NPR Purchasing Specialist

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Pension plan

30 days of paid holiday leave (buy 3)

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a NPR Purchasing Specialist to secure indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our infrastructure humming. You will partner with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, evaluate vendors, and negotiate master agreements.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will oversee sourcing, negotiate, manage ERP records, and support process automation while traveling internationally up to 20% to visit suppliers.

Qualifications

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in international procurement.
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.
• Experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP or Odoo.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment.
• Build an optimized vendor network that meets business targets.
• Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite deliveries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in our ERP system.
• Provide clear updates to cross-functional teams during supplier escalations and support process automation.

Skills

Sourcing & negotiations

Vendor management

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

International travel

Education

BA/MSc/HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Odoo

Job description

Secure the tech that powers our infrastructure. Keep our daily procurement smooth - so our team can protect skies and wildlife.

As our NPR Purchasing Specialist, you secure the indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our internal infrastructure humming. You team up with internal stakeholders to pinpoint procurement needs, evaluate new vendors, and negotiate solid master agreements. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, your role ensures our fast-growing crew has the vital tools they need to build great things.

What you’ll do

• Sourcing and contract negotiation: Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment. Draft and secure critical service agreements, NDAs, and software licenses.
• Tactical and strategic category management: Build an optimized vendor network that meets our business targets. Secure the best cost, high quality, and reliability for our internal operations.
• End-to-end purchasing operations: Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite delayed deliveries. Step in to handle critical showstoppers and keep our workflows moving smoothly.
• Data integrity and performance monitoring: Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in our ERP system. Monitor performance metrics to drive continuous improvements across our external supply base.
• Internal alignment and process automation: Provide clear updates to our cross-functional teams during supplier escalations. Support process automation and the adoption of modern supporting AI tools.

What you bring

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in international procurement.
• Background in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.
• Proven experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Odoo.
• Advanced negotiation and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, while basic Dutch is an asset.
• Willing to travel internationally approximately 20% of the time for supplier visits.

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work certified company.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Commuting allowance.
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days).
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role.
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from.
• As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks.