Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Morphotonics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven firm in Eindhoven is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Engineer to enhance their procurement and supply chain performance. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, data analytics, and process optimization. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain analytics. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. The position offers the chance to drive impactful decisions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain engineering, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience working with ERP systems, BI tools, SQL, or similar data tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for key components and suppliers.
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Act as a key user and expert for ERP systems related to procurement and planning.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Proactive approach

Team player

ERP systems

BI tools

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, data science, or related field

Job description

Morphotonics is looking for a senior supply chain engineer to strengthen our procurement and supply chain performance. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of strategic sourcing, data analytics, and systems optimization. You take ownership of supplier selection, procurement strategy, and supply chain improvement initiatives, using data to drive smart and impactful decisions. You will work both independently and collaboratively—taking initiative to move topics forward while partnering closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and management.

Furthermore, you thrive in an environment where we:

• Scale with precision—focusing on where we add the most value for customers.
• Take empowered ownership—moving fast, making decisions, and driving results
• Collaborate boldly—solving complex challenges together as one team

You're cut out for this

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, data science, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years in procurement, supply chain engineering, or supply chain analytics
• Skill Set: Excellent analytical capabilities and data affinity, strong stakeholder management and communication skills, strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills, entrepreneurial mindset,
• Hands-On Approach: Proactive, structured, and solution-driven approach
• Ways of Working: Able to work independently with ownership and initiative; strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions and cultures
• Systems: Experience working with ERP systems, BI tools, SQL, or similar data tools

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement (Primary Focus)
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for key components and suppliers
• Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection, and cost breakdown analysis
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships
• Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost).
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through proactive sourcing strategies.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Data & Supply Chain Analytics (Primary Focus)

• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for performance monitoring
• Translate data insights into concrete improvement actions
• Improve data quality and governance within ERP and supply chain systems.
• Support forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision‑making processes.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as a key user and expert for ERP systems related to procurement and planning
• Improve master data quality and process standardization
• Support ERP implementation and optimization initiatives
• Identify and drive continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end supply chain.