Technical Procurement Specialist

Krush Labs; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Krush Labs in Eindhoven is seeking a motivated Technical Procurement Specialist to source components, materials, and services for R&D and manufacturing of advanced wireless systems. You will translate engineering requirements into strategic purchasing decisions while balancing cost, lead time and supply continuity.

Join a high-tech, fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations to ensure material availability, manage supplier relationships, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing/high-tech environment.
• Ability to understand engineering specifications, BOMs.
• Experience sourcing technical components with engineering teams.
• Knowledge of supplier selection, sourcing strategies, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Dynamics and/or SAP); strong Excel; Power BI is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams to source 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

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

BOM understanding

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Dynamics

SAP

Excel

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 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 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.