Technical Buyer

HQ Pack; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seerden is seeking an experienced Purchaser to strengthen our supply chain, build strategic supplier partnerships, and ensure timely availability of materials and components. You will manage sourcing, negotiate terms, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance.

As Purchaser, you will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Production teams to optimize inventory and supplier performance across global operations.

Qualifications

• No formal requirements stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from quotation requests to order placement and follow-up.
• Source materials, components, and subcontracted services in line with business requirements.
• Build and develop relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery conditions, quality standards and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Analyze market developments, supply risks and procurement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate procurement data and supplier information in the ERP system.
• Support inventory optimization while safeguarding material availability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Production and Project Management teams.
• Drive cost savings, process efficiency and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Procurement

ERP systems

Market analysis

Job description

At Seerden, we design and manufacture industrial packaging solutions that safely transport high-value products around the globe. To support our continued growth and operational excellence, we are looking for an experienced Purchaser who can strengthen our supply chain, build strategic supplier partnerships, and ensure the timely availability of materials and components. As Purchaser, you play a key role in the operational and strategic procurement process. You are responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and continuously identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from quotation requests to order placement and follow-up.
• Source materials, components, and subcontracted services in line with business requirements.
• Build, maintain, and further develop relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery conditions, quality standards, and contractual agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action where necessary.
• Analyze market developments, supply risks, and procurement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate procurement data and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Support inventory optimization while safeguarding material availability.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost savings, process efficiency, and supply chain resilience.