Tactical buyer | NTS Eindhoven

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

# Tactical buyer | NTS Eindhoven* Eindhoven* 4850 - 6000 EUR* 36 - 40 hoursApply directly*\"At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.\" Do you want to discover together what is possible? Do you want to tactically manage a diverse procurement spend with a direct impact on costs, delivery reliability, and production continuity? Are you analytically strong, negotiate convincingly, and move easily between Engineering, Operations, and suppliers? Then start as a* ***Tactical Buyer*** *at NTS Eindhoven and let's make it possible together!*### **Job Description**As a Tactical Buyer at NTS Eindhoven, you are responsible for tactically managing and professionalizing the procurement spend. This spend has a broad supplier landscape and has a direct influence on cost control, lead time, flexibility, and delivery reliability within our high-tech manufacturing environment.Although this spend is smaller than the strategic spend of Global Procurement, the operational and tactical impact is significant. You ensure segmentation, standardization, and scalability, and connect local interests with global procurement frameworks. You work at the intersection of Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers and take ownership of sourcing decisions, contract strategy, and performance.### **Furthermore, your tasks include:*** Developing and implementing tactical procurement plans for local procurement packages, in line with Global Procurement;* Segmenting and consolidating the local supply base and determining preferred and second-source strategies;* Leading make-or-buy and sourcing issues including well-founded decision proposals;* Drafting and negotiating (framework) contracts and ensuring a correct translation into processes and ERP;* Managing supplier performance (QLTC), initiating improvement projects, and guiding audits;* Managing delivery reliability, cost development, and forecast alignment between Operations, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement;* Proactively advising management on risks, market dynamics, and scenarios within local procurement spend.* #### **Requirements** + HBO/WO level of education, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Technical Business Administration, Logistics, or similar; + Minimum of 5 years of experience in tactical procurement and/or supplier strategy within a technical or industrial environment; + Demonstrable experience with segment strategy, supplier positioning, and contract strategy; + Experience with complex negotiations, framework contracts, and performance agreements within a multi-site or global procurement environment; + Solid knowledge of ERP systems and working with procurement data as a basis for decision-making; + Strong command of the Dutch language in speech and writing due to drawings, work instructions, and communication on the work floor.* #### **Your Benefits*** #### **About NTS**### Interested in this vacancy or would you like to know more?Apply now and send your CV (and cover letter) via the application button above. For more information about this vacancy or our organisation, please contact Recruiter Manon Leighton using the details below.#### Manon LeightonRecruitment Business Partner* [phone]* [e-mail]* LinkedIn## Application procedure#### Step 1**Your application**You apply via our website. Within 7 days, you will receive a substantive response from our recruiter. If needed, we may ask additional questions to better understand your profile.#### Step 2**First contact**The recruiter will contact you by phone or email. If we see a potential match, we will share your profile with the hiring manager.#### Step 3**First interview**You will meet with the manager and/or a future colleague. Usually on-site at NTS, sometimes via Teams. We will discuss your expertise and the technical context of the role in depth.#### Step 4**In-depth discussion & tour**If we are both enthusiastic, a second on-site interview will follow. This often includes a tour of the department or production floor. In some cases, we organise a job shadowing session.#### Step 5**Offer & start**If we are both convinced, you will receive an offer. After agreement, we will initiate the onboarding process together. Welcome at NTS!