Strategic Procurement Manager – Mechatronics Assembly

NTS; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 7500–9000 EUR/month

>40 days off: 27 vacation days + 13ADV

Personal development

Remote work: 1 day/week (€2.40/day)

Annual discretionary budget €150 gross

Mobility package

Excellent pension via PME

Laptop and mobile phone

Fresh fruit at work

Job summary

At NTS Eindhoven, we are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead Mechatronics Assembly procurement. You will guide a team of 10 buyers, shape strategy, and ensure supplier performance, delivery, and cost goals align with our OEM projects in high-tech manufacturing.

You will work closely with Global Director Procurement, Category Managers, engineering and quality to translate group strategies into local actions and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Qualifications

• HBO or WO education in a technical field or business administration.
• 5+ years in procurement within a technical production environment (high-tech, mechatronics, or machinery).
• Proven experience leading procurement teams including strategic/tactical buyers and project buyers.
• Experience with supplier acquisition, performance management, and process improvements.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement, contract management, and supplier development; NEVI certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop the procurement strategy and translate it into annual plans and objectives.
• Lead strategic/tactical buyers and project buyers and invest in their development.
• Manage local supplier base from acquisition to contract and supplier development.
• Monitor KPIs (OTIF, quality, lead time, cost) and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Coordinate with Global Director Procurement and Category Managers to align local and group strategies.
• Participate as MT member, monitor budget, and propose staffing/training needs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier development

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Dutch-English fluency

Education

HBO/WO degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At NTS Eindhoven, we are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead Mechatronics Assembly procurement. You will guide a team of 10 buyers, shape strategy, and ensure supplier performance, delivery, and cost goals align with our OEM projects in high-tech manufacturing.

You will work closely with Global Director Procurement, Category Managers, engineering and quality to translate group strategies into local actions and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.