Tactical Buyer: Drive Costs & Delivery Reliability

Nts Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTS Eindhoven is seeking a Tactical Buyer to manage and professionalize local procurement spend, impacting cost control, lead times, and delivery reliability in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

You will work across Engineering, Operations, and suppliers, owning sourcing decisions, contract strategy, and performance. On-site role requiring Dutch proficiency and several years in tactical procurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tactical procurement and/or supplier strategy within a technical/industrial environment.
• Experience with segment strategy, supplier positioning, and contract strategy.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems and using procurement data for decision-making.
• Strong command of Dutch language in speech and writing on work floor.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing tactical procurement plans for local packages aligned with Global Procurement.
• Segmenting and consolidating the local supply base and determining preferred/second sources.
• Lead make-or-buy and sourcing decisions with well-founded proposals.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and translate into processes and ERP.
• Manage supplier performance and drive improvement projects.

Skills

Tactical procurement

Contract strategy

ERP systems

Education

HBO/WO level in SCM/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NTS Eindhoven is seeking a Tactical Buyer to manage and professionalize local procurement spend, impacting cost control, lead times, and delivery reliability in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

You will work across Engineering, Operations, and suppliers, owning sourcing decisions, contract strategy, and performance. On-site role requiring Dutch proficiency and several years in tactical procurement.