Senior Procurement Specialist

The role

You will secure critical components for high-tech radars and manage key supplier relationships. You will also mentor junior buyers and work with Production, Logistics, Service & Support, and Sales to ensure parts arrive on time.

What you will do

• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms and pricing.
• Manage daily vendor operations and build strong long-term relationships with critical suppliers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and on-site visits.
• Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams.
• Resolve daily supply chain showstoppers and coordinate non-conformances across departments.
• Maintain precise supplier and category data in the ERP system.
• Keep lead times, contact details, and BOM cost prices up to date.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and bottlenecks.
• Identify process gaps and implement practical automation to boost purchasing efficiency.

Required qualifications

• BA or MSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience in technical manufacturing.
• Strong background in sourcing electronics, PCBs, cabling, and computing hardware.
• Deep expertise in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and MRP logic.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and high attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player comfortable communicating across diverse cultures and technical teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.

Benefits

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Commuting allowance
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days)
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role
• An 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.