Technical Procurement Specialist

KRUSHLabs; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KRUSHLabs in the Netherlands is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to support sourcing of technical components, materials, and services for product development and manufacturing. You will translate engineering requirements into effective sourcing strategies and ensure timely availability of materials.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of procurement experience in high-tech manufacturing, understands BOMs, and collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Operations to balance quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or Procurement).
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing/high-tech environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering specs and BOMs.
• Experience sourcing technical components with engineering teams.
• Knowledge of supplier selection, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• ERP proficiency in Dynamics and/or SAP; Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams to source components, materials, and services for development and manufacturing.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and documentation with high accuracy.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships by monitoring performance, resolving issues, and driving improvements.
• Collaborate across Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability and support schedules.
• Support end-to-end procurement process from requisition to delivery tracking.
• Analyze procurement spending and identify cost-saving opportunities using ERP and analytics tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or procurement

Tools

Dynamics

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

Our company is developing and producing 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-orientedTechnicalProcurement Specialist to join our team and support the sourcing and procurement of technical components, materials, and servicesrequiredfor product development and manufacturing. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations, you will translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies byidentifyingthe right suppliers, evaluating alternative components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring thetimelyavailability of materials.

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

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 andmaintainstrong 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 businessobjectives.

• Support the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to order placement and delivery tracking

• Analyze procurementspending,identifycost-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 inSupplyChainManagement, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, orrelatedfield.

• 3–5 years of procurement orpurchasingexperience within a manufacturing, electronics, or high-tech environment.

• Ability to understand engineering specifications, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Experience sourcing technical components and working closely with engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of supplierselection, sourcing strategies, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

• Proficiencyin ERP systems such asDynamicsand/orSAP, 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 whilemaintaininga continuous improvement mindset.

WhyKRUSHLabs?

• Build the procurement function from scratch instead of inheriting legacy processes.

• As a key member of the team,you'llwork side by side with the company's leadership, without intermediate management. Your ideas will be heard, your decisions will have immediate impact, andyou'llbenefitfrom rapid feedback and close collaboration.

• Be part of a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement.