What will you be doing?

• As a member of our Supply Chain Team, you will be responsible for procurement of high-tech parts and modules for our metrology systems, following our Purchase Order Process.

• You closely interact with our engineering- and R&D teams to make sure that the technical-, certification- and cleanliness requirements, additional supplier documentation, as well as product acceptance criteria, for each procurement are fully understood by all parties and considered in decision making.

• You prepare Request for Quotations (RfQ’s) based on technical- and other requirements in close cooperation with the Nearfield Project Managers.

• You advise where needed on potential suppliers to include in RfQ’s in the domains as mechanics, electronics, mechatronics and optics.

• You maintain professional supplier contacts, prepare quotation reviews and trade-offs from RfQ’s and organize the subsequent Purchase Order (PO) approval loop and execution process.

• After granting PO’s to suppliers, you keep in close contact with the suppliers and our Project Managers, until the items under order are delivered and accepted.

• You are a focal point within the Supply Chain team in case of issues with the ordered items arising from the full assembly and verification tests of our metrology systems.

• You build strong and sustainable relationships with the suppliers and always ensure professional and smooth communication.

• You keep a clear overview of the status of each PO request and issued PO’s.

What do we require from you?

• MSc., BSc. or Vocational diploma (MBO) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or equivalent.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar technical procurement role for highly complex systems in a high-tech, low volume industry.

• Previous experience with semiconductor equipment procurement is a plus.

• NEVI certification is highly appreciated.

• Technical background and supply chain knowledge in the domains of mechanics, electronics, mechatronics and optics is needed.

• Experienced in building constructive and sustainable relationships with suppliers.

• Flexible and capable of working in a high-tech project-based environment.

• A real team player with strong interpersonal skills and a quality orientation.

• Able to bring yourself up to speed in all the technical knowledge from documentation and on-the-job training.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and committed to achieve results on time.

• You have a good command of the English language, both written and oral.