Technical Buyer (Robotics / Hardware)

Avular; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience level

Non-contributory pension scheme

Travel cost reimbursement

Participation plan

Team events

30 paid vacation days

Free coffee and fruit

Office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven

Job summary

Avular is seeking a Technical Buyer to join our Eindhoven team. You will manage end-to-end purchasing for production, prototypes, and support, while collaborating with R&D, Service & Support and Finance to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply.

You will drive supplier selection during NPI, negotiate contracts, and optimize ERP-driven workflows. A hands-on, cross-functional role with a strong focus on budgets and risk management awaits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in technical buying or supply chain in a technical production environment.
• Experience supporting supplier selection and sourcing decisions during NPI or product development phases.
• Understanding production techniques, BOM structures, and technical documentation.
• Strong commercial skills and negotiations on price, contracts and supplier quality.
• Proactive in monitoring market developments, component lifecycles and supply risks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end purchasing activities for production, prototypes, service & support, and other operational purchases.
• Facilitate timely re-ordering based on planning and consumption data.
• Partner with Engineering during NPI to drive supplier selection and design-for-manufacturing improvements.
• Build strong supplier relationships and lead discussions on pricing, lead times, and contracts.
• Own purchasing processes by setting up and optimizing workflows and ERP integration.
• Monitor component lifecycles, market developments and supply risks that may impact availability.
• Identify alternative sourcing options and mitigation strategies for components at risk.
• Manage budgets and purchasing targets with a focus on cost control and long-term value.

Skills

Technical buying

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI involvement

Budget awareness

Process ownership

Education

Applied University or University-level degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re looking for a Technical Buyer to join the Avular Team!

As Technical Buyer at Avular, you play a key role in ensuring that our innovative products can be built with the right quality, cost structure, and supply continuity. From the very first prototype and NPI phase to production and long-term service support, you ensure our teams have the right components, suppliers, and agreements in place to build reliable, scalable, and cost-effective products. You are part of our Operations team and work closely with other disciplines, like R&D, Service & support and finance. You combine technical understanding with commercial sharpness and process ownership to keep our products moving fast in an evolving market.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• This is a blended role that combines hands-on operational purchasing with strategic sourcing and NPI involvement. You take end-to-end ownership, from placing orders and managing suppliers to influencing design decisions and long-term sourcing strategy. A significant part of this role is hands-on and operational.
• Take ownership of purchasing activities for production, prototypes, service & support, and other operational purchases.
• Facilitate timely re-ordering and pro-active re-order rules, based on production and project planning and consumption data.
• Partner with Engineering teams during NPI to drive supplier selection, technical sourcing and production technique decisions, and design-for-manufacturing improvements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and lead discussions on pricing, quality, lead times, contracts, and long-term collaboration.
• Take ownership of purchasing processes by setting up, optimising, and fine-tuning workflows, the procurement processes in our ERP system, and supplier collaboration methods.
• Monitor component lifecycles, market developments, and supply risks that may impact availability, pricing, or continuity.
• Identify alternative sourcing options and mitigation strategies for components at risk of obsolescence or shortages.
• Manage budgets and purchasing targets with a strong focus on cost control, savings opportunities, and long-term value creation.

YOUR SPECS

• You have 2-5 years of experience in technical buying, strategic procurement, or supply chain within a technical production environment.
• You have experience supporting supplier selection and sourcing decisions during NPI or product development phases.
• You understand production techniques, manufacturing methods, BOM structures, and technical documentation.
• You are commercially strong and confident in negotiations on price, contracts, and supplier quality.
• You are proactive in monitoring market developments, component lifecycles, and supply chain risks.
• You are highly budget-focused and able to balance cost, quality, lead time, and risk.
• You enjoy creating and improving processes and building scalable ways of working in a fast-growing organisation.
• You have a hands-on mentality and like to balance process thinking and in-depth analysis with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to day-to-day operational work. You enjoy staying close to the day-to-day execution.
• You are comfortable working cross-functionally with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Working proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• You have a degree from an Applied University or a University-level Institution
• You thrive in a scale-up environment where priorities move fast, and ownership is high.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We’re shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
• We’ve Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, A non-contributory pension scheme and travel cost reimbursement mean less stress and more focus on what you love
• Share in Success: As part of our participation plan, you’ll benefit directly from the company’s growth
• Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations make our office more than just a workspace
• Recharge Your Way: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind, explore, or simply relax
• Fuel for Greatness: Savour the best coffee and fresh fruit to power your day
• Innovation Central: Work at our beautiful office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of forward-thinking companies and cutting-edge ideas

WHO WE ARE

At Avular, we’re on a mission to revolutionise robotics:

“With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all.”

From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch.

Are you our new colleague?

NB! Adding a motivation letter to your application would also be a big plus.