Procurement Project Lead

Frencken Mechatronics B.V.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions

27 vacation days + 13 paid advance days

Bonus scheme

Clear path for professional development

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics B.V. in Eindhoven is seeking a Program/Project Procurement Lead (PPL) to manage procurement processes and ensure alignment with business needs.

This position requires strong project management experience and knowledge of relevant supply markets, along with proficiency in MRP systems and project planning tools. The role offers competitive salary, traditional benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience within a procurement organization.
• Solid understanding of relevant supply markets: precision machining, mechatronic assemblies, raw materials, or surface treatment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems and project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business and customer stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Develop Product Acquisition Plans (PAPs) to align sourcing deliverables.
• Coordinate sourcing activities and secure on-time material delivery.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Frencken is a high-tech development and assembly partner based in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven. We design, build, and integrate complex mechatronic systems for global OEMs in the semiconductor, healthcare, and analytical industries.

Program/Project Procurement Lead (PPL)

What You’ll Do

• Engage upstream with business and customer stakeholders to understand procurement needs from day one
• Develop Product Acquisition Plans (PAPs) that align sourcing deliverables with business requirements
• Build Acquisition Management Plans (AMPs) to monitor sourcing milestones throughout product creation
• Challenge make‑or‑buy decisions with a rigorous, fact‑based approach
• Represent procurement in program and project teams — making sure our voice is at the table where it matters
• Own the material cost roadmap for your assigned products or projects, and drive it forward
• Secure on‑time material delivery for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Coordinate sourcing activities — supplier selection, purchase requests, contracting — in close partnership with category and operational buyers

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5‑10 years of project management experience within a procurement organization
• Solid understanding of relevant supply markets: precision machining, mechatronic assemblies, raw materials, or surface treatment
• Hands‑on experience with MRP systems and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluent English and Dutch
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Project management certification (IPMA, Prince2, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of German

What You Are

You’re collaborative but independent — persistent without being rigid. You can guide an operational buyer through a tough negotiation in the morning and align a cross‑functional project team in the afternoon. You communicate clearly, delegate confidently, and plan with structure, keeping stakeholders aligned even when priorities compete.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions
• 27 vacation days + 13 paid advance days
• Bonus scheme
• A clear path for professional development and growth
• A workplace where technology, craft, and ambition meet