NPR Purchasing Specialist

The role

You will secure indirect technology, assets, and service agreements to support internal infrastructure. You will work with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs, evaluate vendors, and negotiate master agreements.

What you will do

• Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment.
• Draft and secure critical service agreements, NDAs, and software licenses.
• Build an optimized vendor network that meets business targets.
• Secure best cost, high quality, and reliability for internal operations.
• Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in the ERP system.
• Monitor performance metrics to drive continuous improvements.
• Provide updates to cross-functional teams during supplier escalations.
• Support process automation and the adoption of modern supporting AI tools.

Required qualifications

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in international procurement.
• Background in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.
• Proven experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Odoo.
• Advanced negotiation and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Willing to travel internationally approx. 20% of the time for supplier visits.

Nice to have

• basic Dutch is an asset

Benefits

• Great Place to Work® certified company
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Commuting allowance
• 30 days of paid holiday leave
• Possibility to buy 3 additional holiday days
• Opportunities to develop skills through training and certifications
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and necessary equipment
• International team of 30+ nationalities
• Social events and Friday drinks

About the company

Robin Radar is a defence technology leader in detecting, tracking and classifying drones and other small airborne objects. They are one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands.