Technical Buyer

ROM Utrecht Region; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ViCentra B.V. is seeking a technical buyer to drive sourcing for new product introductions (NPI) and secure the right suppliers for internal teams and contract manufacturers.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with project teams to meet product launch objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant purchasing or sourcing experience, with a focus on NPI, supplier evaluation, and price/term optimization.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Experience with Purchasing or Equivalent Experience.
• Experience with Sourcing, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Work Experience.
• Experience with Introducing NPI.

Responsibilities

• Identify and benchmark potential suppliers for NPI.
• Request and process quotation with suppliers for NPI.
• Negotiate and manage pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Liaise with Project/NPI team on all new products.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and company policies.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, considering price, quality, and delivery times.
• Support selection and implementation of new suppliers in line with product requirements.
• Develop supply chain solutions for new parts/products.

Skills

Supplier Management

Negotiation skills

Project collaboration

Analytical skills

Technical understanding

Purchasing experience

NPI introduction

Advanced Microsoft skills

Job description

ViCentra B.V. is active in redefining diabetes care through technological innovation and human-centered design. The company focuses on empowering individuals with diabetes by providing them with more freedom and confidence in managing their condition. Their mission is driven by values such as being bold, building trust, focusing on the customer, and delivering excellence.

As a technical buyer, you will be the driving force behind sourcing for new product introductions (NPI), ensuring the right suppliers are engaged at the right time. Your role is crucial in securing the necessary equipment for internal teams and contract manufacturing partners, enabling smooth and high-quality product launches. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with project teams to meet objectives, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies.

• Identify and benchmark potential suppliers for NPI
• Request and process quotation with suppliers for NPI
• Negotiate and manage pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Liaise with Project/NPI team on all new products
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and company policies
• Analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, considering price, quality, and delivery times
• Support selection and implementation of new suppliers in line with product requirements
• Develop supply chain solutions for new parts/products
• 5 – 7 Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Experience with Purchasing or Equivalent Experience
• Experience with Sourcing, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Work Experience
• Experience with Introducing NPI

Skills required for the job

Supplier Management Negotiation skills Project collaboration Analytical skills Technical understanding Purchasing experience NPI introduction Advanced Microsoft skills