Procurement Project Lead: High-Tech Mechatronics & NPI

Frencken; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

27 vacation days + ADV days

Professional development

Job summary

Frencken in Eindhoven is seeking a Program/Project Procurement Lead to own sourcing deliverables across the full product life cycle for our advanced mechatronic systems. You translate business needs into procurement strategies, orchestrate category and operational buyers, and secure on-time material delivery for NPI projects.

The role blends strategy with execution in a dynamic high-tech environment. We offer a competitive salary, 27 vacation days plus ADV days, a bonus scheme, and clear

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Stakeholder management

MRP systems

MS Project

MS Office

English & Dutch

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Frencken in Eindhoven is seeking a Program/Project Procurement Lead to own sourcing deliverables across the full product life cycle for our advanced mechatronic systems. You translate business needs into procurement strategies, orchestrate category and operational buyers, and secure on-time material delivery for NPI projects.

The role blends strategy with execution in a dynamic high-tech environment. We offer a competitive salary, 27 vacation days plus ADV days, a bonus scheme, and clear