Project Buyer

AME (Applied Micro Electronics); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AME (Applied Micro Electronics) in Eindhoven seeks a Project Buyer to bridge Engineering and Procurement, steering supplier and component selection for new product introductions. You will develop sourcing strategies that balance quality, cost, and timely delivery, while collaborating with Engineering, Operations and Finance to ensure successful industrialization of high-tech products.

Join a growing Brainport Eindhoven-based team in an international setting, contributing to early supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Around 2–4 years of procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Experience with project procurement, strategic sourcing or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance throughout the product development process.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting supplier development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs, inventory and supply chain performance.
• Mitigate procurement risks and contribute to robust and reliable supply chains.
• Support continuous improvement and help shape the future of procurement at AME.

Skills

Procurement experience

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the successful industrialization of innovative electronic products within our fast-growing high-tech environment.

What you'll do:

• Drive supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance throughout the product development process.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting supplier development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs, inventory and supply chain performance.
• Mitigate procurement risks and contribute to robust and reliable supply chains.
• Support continuous improvement and help shape the future of procurement at AME.

As you grow in the role, you'll have the opportunity to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, value engineering projects and early supplier involvement during product development.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Around 2–4 years of procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Experience with project procurement, strategic sourcing or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Work on innovative high-tech electronic products from concept to industrialization.
• Make a visible impact within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Join a growing company in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven.
• Work in an international environment with talented colleagues from around the world.
• Flat organizational structure with short communication lines and real ownership.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.