Project Buyer | NTS Eindhoven (2)

NTS; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €5,000–€7,000 gross/mo

27 vacation + 13 ADV days

Personal development opportunities

Remote work 1 day/week (€2.40/day)

Job summary

NTS Eindhoven is seeking a Project Buyer to lead procurement for customer projects. You will select suppliers, negotiate packages, and align procurement with project goals, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Collaboration with project managers, buyers, and SQEs will be essential to balance quality, delivery time, and costs. You bring 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and Dutch/English communication, and hands-on Navision ERP experience to drive efficient supplier relations and cost

Qualifications

• HBO-level education in Technical Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar procurement role, with machining experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude to improve processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Navision) and ICT tools.
• Excellent negotiation and Dutch/English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Select and release suppliers based on customer requirements and commodity strategies.
• Negotiate project packages and monitor the CPR roadmap.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies with Commodity Buyers and SQEs.
• Ensure timely availability of materials by placing and following up orders in projects.
• Optimize procurement costs according to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Skills

Procurement

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Dutch-English

Education

HBO level in Technical Business Administration

Tools

Navision

Job description

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.
Do you want to discover what is possible together? Do you have a passion for technology and a keen eye for procurement processes? Do you want to make an impact in challenging (customer) projects and contribute to the growth of a high-tech organization? Then start as a Project Buyer at NTS Eindhoven and let's make it possible together!

Job Description

As a Project Buyer at NTS Eindhoven, you are the procurement specialist in our (customer) projects. You play a key role in the selection of suppliers and ensure that all procurement processes seamlessly align with the project objectives. You work closely with project managers, commodity buyers, and Supplier Quality Engineers, reporting hierarchically to the Supply Chain Manager. In this role, you bring together procurement strategy and project execution, continuously balancing quality, delivery time, technology, and costs.
With your knowledge of machining and the associated supplier landscape, you are an important link within the business unit. You bring the necessary procurement expertise in-house and know how to make optimal use of the support from the SQE within the business unit and, where necessary, the Category Manager from Global Procurement. At the same time, you ensure that this knowledge and expertise are sustainably embedded within the business unit.

Your responsibilities also include:

• Selecting and releasing suppliers based on customer requirements and relevant commodity strategies;

• Negotiating project packages (QLTC-wide) and monitoring the CPR roadmap;

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies in collaboration with Commodity Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers;

• Ensuring timely availability of materials by placing and following up on orders in projects;

• Optimizing procurement costs according to the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concept.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and proactive procurement professional with the following background:

• HBO-level of education, preferably in the field of Technical Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a similar field;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar procurement role, including demonstrable knowledge of the machining commodity;

• Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude to continuously improve processes;

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Navision) and affinity with ICT tools;

• Excellent negotiation skills and communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Your benefits

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges.
You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and in you as a future colleague!

With this challenge, we offer the following benefits:

• Salary ranging from €5,000 to €7,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications;

• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time position;

• Personal development and growth opportunities, for example through training and education;

• Remote work policy: 1 day of remote work per week with a net allowance of €2.40 per day;

• Yearly budget of €150 gross to spend freely, usable for vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Alleo app;

• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs;

• Excellent pension scheme via PME;

• Laptop and mobile phone;

• Free fresh fruit at work.

About NTS

We provide unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological progress of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and Analytical solutions in the world. This is why we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.
Although we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-oriented mentality, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.