Tactical Buyer | NTS Hengelo

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it's our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Do you want to discover together what is possible? Do you want to tactically manage a diverse local procurement spend with a direct impact on costs, delivery reliability, and production continuity? Are you analytically strong, negotiate convincingly, and move easily between Engineering, Operations, and suppliers? Then start as a Tactical Buyer - Local Spend at NTS Hengelo and let's make it possible together!

Job description

As a Tactical Buyer - Local Spend at NTS Hengelo, you are responsible for tactically managing and professionalizing the local procurement spend. This spend has a wide supplier landscape and has a direct influence on cost control, lead time, flexibility, and delivery reliability within our high-tech manufacturing environment.

Although this spend is smaller than the strategic spend of Global Procurement, the operational and tactical impact is significant. You ensure segmentation, standardization, and scalability, and connect local interests with global procurement frameworks. You work at the intersection of Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers and take ownership of sourcing decisions, contract strategy, and performance.

Furthermore, your responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing tactical procurement plans for local procurement packages, in line with Global Procurement;

• Segmenting and consolidating the local supply base and determining preferred and second-source strategies;

• Leading make-or-buy and sourcing issues including well-founded decision proposals;

• Preparing and negotiating (framework) contracts and ensuring a correct translation into processes and ERP;

• Driving supplier performance (QLTC), initiating improvement projects, and guiding audits;

• Managing delivery reliability, cost development, and forecast alignment between Operations, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement;

• Proactively advising management on risks, market dynamics, and scenarios within the local procurement spend.

Requirements

• HBO/WO level of education, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or similar;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tactical procurement and/or supplier strategy within a technical or industrial environment;

• Demonstrable experience with segment strategy, supplier positioning, and contract strategy;

• Experience with complex negotiations, framework contracts, and performance agreements within a multi-site or global procurement environment;

• Solid knowledge of ERP systems and working with procurement data as a basis for decision-making;

• Strong command of the Dutch language in word and writing due to drawings, work instructions, and communication on the work floor.

Your benefits

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and you as a future colleague!

With this challenge, we offer the following benefits:

• Salary from €4,850 to €6,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications;

• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time position;

• Personal development and growth opportunities, for example through training and education;

• Remote work policy: 1 day of remote work per week with a net allowance of €2.40 per day;

• Annual budget of €150 gross, usable for vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Alleo app;

• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs;

• Excellent pension scheme via PME;

• Laptop and mobile phone;

• Free fresh fruit at work.

About NTS

We provide unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological progress of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and analytical solutions in the world. That is why we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.

While we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we do not forget to stay firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-oriented mentality, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.

Interested?

Apply directly and send your CV (and any motivation letter) via the application button below! For more information about this vacancy or our organization, you can contact Recruiter Manon Leighton by email: Recruitment.Hengelo@nts-group.nl.