Technical Procurement Specialist

High Tech Campus Eindhoven; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KRUSH Labs in Eindhoven develops cutting-edge wireless systems and seeks a Technical Procurement Specialist to translate engineering needs into sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and secure materials for development and manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations to optimize lead times and costs.

You will process orders, analyze spend, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and supply continuity in a fast-paced high-tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing, electronics, or high-tech environment.
• Ability to understand engineering specifications, BOMs.
• Experience sourcing technical components and working closely with engineering teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Dynamics and/or SAP, with strong Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams to understand technical requirements and source the most suitable components, materials, and services for development and manufacturing projects.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by monitoring performance, resolving supply issues, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability, support manufacturing schedules, and meet business objectives.
• Support the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to order placement and delivery tracking
• Analyze procurement spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare reports using ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
• Support inventory optimization, demand planning, and supply continuity while contributing to process improvements and digital procurement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Bachelor’s in related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Our company is developing a cutting-edge wireless communication system to connect multiple portable devices. Long range, high data rates, low latency, resistance to interferences, and multipath make this problem particularly challenging, giving the candidate unique opportunities to research, design, and implement the next-generation radio communication systems.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Procurement Specialist to join our team and support the sourcing and procurement of technical components, materials, and services required for product development and manufacturing. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations, you will translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies by identifying the right suppliers, evaluating alternative components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of materials.

The ideal candidate combines strong procurement expertise with the technical aptitude to understand engineering requirements, review specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs), and make informed purchasing decisions that balance quality, cost, lead time, and supply continuity.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams to understand technical requirements and source the most suitable components, materials, and services for development and manufacturing projects.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by monitoring performance, resolving supply issues, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability, support manufacturing schedules, and meet business objectives.
• Support the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to order placement and delivery tracking
• Analyze procurement spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare reports using ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
• Support inventory optimization, demand planning, and supply continuity while contributing to process improvements and digital procurement initiatives.

Technical Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing, electronics, or high-tech environment.
• Ability to understand engineering specifications, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience sourcing technical or electronic components and working closely with engineering teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of supplier selection, sourcing strategies, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Dynamics and/or SAP, with strong Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Why KRUSH Labs?

• Build the procurement function from scratch instead of inheriting legacy processes.
• As a key member of the team, you’ll work side by side with the company’s leadership, without intermediate management. Your ideas will be heard, your decisions will have immediate impact, and you’ll benefit from rapid feedback and close collaboration.
• Be part of a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement.