Project Buyer

Applied Microelectronics AME; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Microelectronics AME, based in Brainport Eindhoven, seeks a Project Buyer to connect Engineering and Procurement for successful New Product Introductions. You will translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, ensuring quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-growing high-tech environment.

Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain, you will drive supplier selection, source prototypes, and mitigate risks while aiming to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's level of working and thinking.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement within a technical manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Experience with project procurement, strategic sourcing or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a strong advantage.
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented way of working.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in line with the procurement category strategy.
• Source and order prototypes, tooling and samples while supporting qualification and industrialization activities.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to supply continuity, quality, capacity, lead times, compliance and single-source dependencies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory and working capital through improvements in MOQ, lead times and supplier collaboration.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance to ensure project milestones and procurement requirements are met.
• Analyze procurement and supplier data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Act as the procurement representative within multidisciplinary project teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through supplier negotiations, should-cost analysis and value engineering.
• Promote early supplier involvement during product development to improve manufacturability, cost efficiency, lead times and supply chain robustness.
• Contribute to the further development of procurement processes and strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Your Role:

Are you a procurement professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, supplier management and project execution?

At AME, we are looking for a Project Buyer who will play a key role in bringing innovative high-tech products to market. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain, you will ensure that the right suppliers, components and commercial agreements are in place to support successful New Product Introductions (NPI).

As the link between Engineering and Procurement, you will translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies while ensuring quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the successful industrialization of new products within our fast-growing high-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in line with the procurement category strategy.

• Source and order prototypes, tooling and samples while supporting qualification and industrialization activities.

• Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to supply continuity, quality, capacity, lead times, compliance and single-source dependencies.

• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory and working capital through improvements in MOQ, lead times and supplier collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance to ensure project milestones and procurement requirements are met.

• Analyze procurement and supplier data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Act as the procurement representative within multidisciplinary project teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As you grow in the role, you will also:

• Drive cost optimization initiatives through supplier negotiations, should-cost analysis and value engineering.

• Promote early supplier involvement during product development to improve manufacturability, cost efficiency, lead times and supply chain robustness.

• Contribute to the further development of procurement processes and strategic supplier relationships.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's level of working and thinking.

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement within a technical manufacturing or high-tech environment.

• Experience with project procurement, strategic sourcing or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.

• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a strong advantage.

• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented way of working.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.

• Fluent in English.

This role suits someone who enjoys working in a project-driven environment and wants to contribute to the successful introduction of innovative high-tech products while continuing to develop professionally.

Who are we

AME, part of the Metis Group, is an electronics company located in Brainport Eindhoven, one of Europe\'s leading high-tech regions. We partner with customers in developing and manufacturing high-quality electronic products while providing extensive product life cycle support.

By combining expertise in electronics, mechanics, software and industrial engineering, we develop innovative solutions for markets such as energy, climate technology and industry. With more than 25 years of experience, a highly skilled workforce and a strong customer base, AME is a trusted technology manufacturing partner throughout the entire product life cycle.

This position is primarily based at our headquarters in Eindhoven and offers close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the organization. Occasional visits to suppliers or industry-related events may be required.

Why joining AME?

• An inspiring, open, direct and entrepreneurial working culture.

• The opportunity to work on innovative high-tech products from concept to industrialization.

• A key role with real ownership and impact within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Close collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Operations and strategic suppliers.

• Be part of a fast-growing high-tech company in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven.

• An international working environment with talented colleagues from all over the world.

• A flat organizational structure with short communication lines and quick decision-making.

• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.