Procurement Associate: Start Operational, Grow into Strategy

Applied Microelectronics AME; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Microelectronics AME in Brainport Eindhoven is seeking an Initial Buyer to join our procurement team. You will combine hands-on purchasing with potential progression into strategic procurement, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure production continuity.

Initially focus on operational coordination: requesting and comparing quotations, evaluating TCO, and addressing lead times, pricing, shortages or quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or related technical field.
• Initial experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or technical/industrial environment preferred.
• Affinity with technology, manufacturing or technical products.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured, solution-oriented, comfortable with data and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and develop commercial, sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories and suppliers.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate quotations, documenting recommendations.
• Support negotiations with supplier comparisons and cost insights.
• Maintain procurement data in the ERP system.
• Track supplier performance trends and support supplier reviews.
• Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution with suppliers and drive actions to closure.
• Contribute to cost-saving, standardization and preferred-supplier initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and keep action tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive working style

Data handling

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Engineering/Technical discipline

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Applied Microelectronics AME in Brainport Eindhoven is seeking an Initial Buyer to join our procurement team. You will combine hands-on purchasing with potential progression into strategic procurement, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure production continuity.

Initially focus on operational coordination: requesting and comparing quotations, evaluating TCO, and addressing lead times, pricing, shortages or quality issues.