Supply chain and purchasing specialist - FSO

Demcon; Delft; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

31 days off and 8% vacation allowance

Possibility to work from home, max 2 d

Pension plan

Training and courses

Laptop and mobile phone

Bicycle plan

Résumé du poste

Demcon, Delft-based group, seeks a Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist - FSO to lead supplier network professionalization and act as main contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. In this senior role you combine strategic and operational oversight of purchasing and logistics to strengthen collaboration and alignment across the organization.

You will develop contracting strategies, assess suppliers, and drive improvements while guiding cross-functional teams toward a future-proof supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Business Administration, or NEVI qualification.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role in high-tech, semiconductor, or EMS environments.
• Proven track record in sourcing electronics and supplier management.
• Experience with international contracting and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; able to see the bigger picture and drive results.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Proactive, independent, and persuasive with strategic direction.
• Experience in the space segment is a bonus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement strategies for contracting, purchasing, and logistics.
• Assess and select suppliers and advise management on improvements and risks.
• Primary point of contact for suppliers and internal organization on complex issues.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize supply chain and future-proof processes.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Sourcing

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Business Administration or NEVI

Description du poste

As a Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist - FSO, you play a strategic role in our supply chain. You lead the further professionalization of our supplier network and serve as the main contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. You combine a broad perspective with strong knowledge of purchasing and logistics. This enables you to strengthen supplier collaboration and improve alignment across the organization. In this senior position, you manage supply chain and purchasing processes at both strategic and operational levels. With your experience, you do more than execute: you improve processes, provide advice, and help set direction. Specifically, this means:

• You develop and implement strategies for contracting, purchasing, and logistics.


• You assess and select suppliers and advise management on improvements and risks.


• You are the primary point of contact for suppliers and the internal organization when it comes to complex issues.


• You work closely with various departments within our organization to further optimize our supply chain and make it future-proof.

• Delft


• Procurement


• Medior

About Demcon

Imagine a world where data flows instantly between earth and space, providing real-time access to life-saving services and strengthening global security with unbreakable communication lines. This is the future we are building. Are you an experienced supply chain professional who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys shaping supplier partnerships for a variety of high-tech products? If you are ready to build the purchasing processes and supplier network behind products designed for use in space, then you are the specialist we’re looking for.

FSO Instruments is at the forefront of developing advanced laser satellite communication technology. FSO Instruments is a Joint Venture between DEMCON and VDL that develops and manufactures optical-communication components, sub-systems, and terminals. FSO Instruments combines the strengths of DEMCON and VDL ETG, inspired by TNO technologies, to let laser satellite communication take the step towards industrialization. We have strong heritage in Semiconductor and Aerospace, and bring this to optical communications:

• Developing and engineering of laser communication terminals


• Modular and Standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication


• High tech contract manufacturing expertise for cost-effective high-volume production.

At FSO Instruments we work closely with dedicated partners for development and supply, as well as with our parent companies to ensure we achieve the most competitive products for the market for optical communications in space.

What do you bring to the table?

• A completed bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Business Administration, or relevant professional qualifications such as NEVI.


• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-tech, semiconductor, or EMS environment.


• Proven track record in and/or knowledge about sourcing of electronics


• Demonstrable experience with international contracting and supplier management.


• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; you can see the bigger picture and steer toward results.


• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.


• A proactive, independent, and persuasive personality who is confident in providing direction


• Experience in the space segment is considered a bonus

What do we offer you?

At FSO Instruments we have a 'flat' organization where people can easily find and help each other. We value a comfortable and inclusive workplace. There is a lot of emphasis put on personal needs and we discourage overtime, because we know how important work-life balance is. Furthermore, you can count on, among other things: A good, market-based salary;

• 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;


• Possibility to work from home, maximum 2 days a week.


• A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;


• The opportunity to follow training and courses, or externally, so you can further develop your knowledge;


• A laptop and mobile phone from work;


• Bicycle plan