Procurement Manager

Axelera AI; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing and vendor management. This role involves managing supplier relationships for semiconductor components and optimizing procurement operations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and a strong background in hardware procurement. The position offers a flexible working environment, including remote options, and an attractive compensation package.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Pension plan

Employee insurances

Option to get company shares

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within hardware, semiconductor, or electronics industry.
• Strong understanding of fabless semiconductor supply model.
• Proven experience in contract management and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for semiconductor components.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Product, and Finance teams.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Digital procurement tools

Job description

About Axelera AI

Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us. In three years, we have raised a total of $120 million and have built a world-class team of 180+ employees (including 55+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), operating remotely from 11 countries with offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands. We have launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and we have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. Are you up for the challenge?

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our global sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring that Axelera AI’s supply chain is robust, cost-effective, and aligned with our rapid growth and innovation goals.

This position will oversee the procurement of semiconductor components, PCBs, systems, and services across multiple suppliers and manufacturing partners, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and compliance with company standards.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in hardware or semiconductor procurement, with a proven ability to manage complex supplier networks and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for semiconductor components, PCBs, systems, and supporting materials
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to align sourcing with business needs
• Monitor supplier performance, lead supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity and resilience
• Manage procurement planning, purchase orders, and inventory coordination with logistics partners
• Implement scalable processes, tools, and KPIs for efficient and transparent procurement operations
• Support sustainability and compliance goals across the supply chain

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within the hardware, semiconductor, or electronics industry
• Strong understanding of the fabless semiconductor supply model and hardware manufacturing ecosystems
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across technical and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and digital procurement tools
• Familiarity with ISO standards, sustainability practices, and compliance in global supply chains
• Background in a high-growth or scale-up environment

Location

We offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:

• Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Leuven in Belgium, Amsterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Florence and Milan in Italy, or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity.
• Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK) you are already in.
• Relocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).

What we offer

This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.

An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.

At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.