Supply chain and purchasing specialist - FSO

Imagine a world where data flows instantly between earth and space, providing real-time access to life-saving services and strengthening global security with unbreakable communication lines. This is the future we are building. Are you an experienced supply chain professional who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys shaping supplier partnerships for a variety of high-tech products? If you are ready to build the purchasing processes and supplier network behind products designed for use in space, then you are the specialist we're looking for.

As a Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist, you play a strategic role in our supply chain. You lead the further professionalization of our supplier network and serve as the main contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. You combine a broad perspective with strong knowledge of purchasing and logistics. This enables you to strengthen supplier collaboration and improve alignment across the organization. In this senior position, you manage supply chain and purchasing processes at both strategic and operational levels. With your experience, you do more than execute: you improve processes, provide advice, and help set direction. Specifically, this means:

• You develop and implement strategies for contracting, purchasing, and logistics.
• You assess and select suppliers and advise management on improvements and risks.
• You are the primary point of contact for suppliers and the internal organization when it comes to complex issues.
• You work closely with various departments within our organization to further optimize our supply chain and make it future-proof.

• A completed bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Business Administration, or relevant professional qualifications such as NEVI.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-tech, semiconductor, or EMS environment.
• Proven track record in and/or knowledge about sourcing of electronics
• Demonstrable experience with international contracting and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; you can see the bigger picture and steer toward results.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• A proactive, independent, and persuasive personality who is confident in providing direction
• Experience in the space segment is considered a bonus

At FSO Instruments we have a ‘flat’ organization where people can easily find and help each other. We value a comfortable and inclusive workplace. There is a lot of emphasis put on personal needs and we discourage overtime, because we know how important work-life balance is. Furthermore, you can count on, among other things: A good, market-based salary;

• 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;
• Possibility to work from home, maximum 2 days a week.
• A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;
• The opportunity to follow training and courses, or externally, so you can further develop your knowledge;
• A laptop and mobile phone from work;
• Bicycle plan