Senior Inkoper

Collab Group; Zwaag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and impact

International environment

Company car

Learning platform

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AmbaFlex is seeking a Senior Purchaser to own global supplier portfolios, driving strategic sourcing and end-to-end supplier performance. You will negotiate contracts, manage risks, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Logistics and R&D to align procurement with global needs.

The role offers ownership, an international environment, and opportunities to shape procurement on a global level, including a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar.
• 7–10 years procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with international suppliers and complex supply chains.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of global supplier groups and end-to-end performance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical components.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts.
• Actively manage supply chain risks (geopolitical, capacity, lead times).
• Improve supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and reliability.
• Visit and develop suppliers internationally (mainly Europe and Asia).
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with production needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Procurement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

About AmbaFlex

At AmbaFlex, we are the global market leader in spiral conveyor solutions. Our systems are used worldwide in industries such as logistics, packaging, bottling & Canning and e-commerce. With production and engineering locations in Zwaag, Jucu, Shanghai and Canton, we operate in a fast-moving international manufacturing environment where innovation, quality and collaboration are key.

To strengthen our Global Materials Management Department, we are looking for a Senior Purchaser who can take ownership of critical supplier groups and drive real impact.

The role

As Senior Purchaser, you are responsible for a significant part of our global supply chain (± €10M spend across ~20–25 suppliers).

This is not a traditional purchasing role. You act as the owner of your supplier portfolio, balancing cost, availability, quality and risk across an international network. You combine strategic sourcing with hands‑on execution and are expected to set priorities, make decisions and drive improvements - not wait for direction.

You operate in a global context (with a strong footprint in Asia and growing demand from the US) and work closely with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Production, Logistics and R&D.

You will report to the Global Material Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of key global supplier groups and manage performance end-to-end


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical components and commodities


• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts with a strong commercial mindset


• Actively manage supply chain risks (e.g. geopolitical, capacity, lead times)


• Improve supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and reliability


• Identify and realize structural cost savings — beyond short-term deals


• Optimize lead times and ensure continuity of supply (no stock-outs)


• Visit and develop suppliers internationally (mainly Europe and Asia)


• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with production needs


• Bring structure, speed and ownership to procurement processes

Who you are

You are a senior procurement professional who combines strategic insight with execution power.

You don’t just manage suppliers, you own your scope like a business.

You bring:

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability


• The ability to prioritize what truly impacts the business


• A helicopter view of supply chains combined with attention to detail


• A proactive mindset, you act before issues arise


• Strong negotiation and contract management skills


• Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset


• The ability to challenge stakeholders and suppliers constructively


• A pragmatic approach, you get things done, even without perfect processes


• High discipline in documenting agreements and managing follow-ups


• The ability to operate under pressure and maintain control

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or similar


• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and contract management


• Experience managing international suppliers and complex supply chains


• Strong technical affinity (knowledge of manufacturing processes is a plus)


• Experience with plastics (injection molding), metal forming or similar processes is a strong advantage


• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Epicor)


• Fluent in English and Dutch

What we offer

At AmbaFlex, you can expect:

• A role with real ownership and direct impact on a global supply chain


• An international working environment with short communication lines


• A pragmatic, no-nonsense company culture


• The opportunity to shape and improve procurement on a global level


• Competitive salary + bonus + company car


• Training and development via our learning platform


• Attention to physical and mental wellbeing