Strategic Buyer Semicon
€6,000 - €9,000
Key Skills
Job Description
Build the supply chain behind tomorrow's technology.
In the high-tech and semiconductor industry, a resilient and intelligent supply chain is a key
competitive advantage. As a Strategic Buyer – Semiconductor, you play a vital role in
developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical components, technologies, and
strategic suppliers.
You combine commercial expertise with technical insight to build long-term supplier
partnerships, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure the continuity of an international
supply chain. Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Project
Management, you contribute directly to the successful delivery of innovative high-tech
solutions.
Your role
As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic suppliers while continuously improving supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
Your responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for high-tech and semiconductor-related products and services.
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with international suppliers.
Leading contract negotiations and managing commercial agreements throughout their lifecycle.
Managing supplier performance based on quality, delivery reliability, cost, and innovation.
Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.
Collaborating with Engineering and Project Teams to involve suppliers early in product development.
Advising internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and procurement best practices.
Applying knowledge of international import and export regulations to ensure compliant global trade operations.
What you bring
You are an experienced procurement professional who understands the dynamics of the semiconductor industry. You are commercially driven, technically aware, and capable of building strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
In addition, you have:
A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Strategic Buyer, Commodity Manager, or Senior Buyer in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Proven experience within the semiconductor or advanced technology industry.
Strong expertise in contract management and complex commercial negotiations.
Solid knowledge of international import and export regulations and global trade compliance.
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supplier relationship management.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.
Who you are
You are someone who:
Thinks strategically and acts decisively.
Builds trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Enjoys working in an international, technology-driven environment.
Is proactive, analytical, and results-oriented.
Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes, supplier performance, and business outcomes.
What we offer
We offer an exciting opportunity within an innovative high-tech environment where technology, collaboration, and entrepreneurship drive everything we do.
You can expect:
A senior strategic procurement role with significant impact.
Challenging projects within the semiconductor and high-tech industry.
Collaboration with leading international customers and suppliers.
Plenty of opportunities for professional growth and personal development.
A collaborative, informal, and knowledge-driven working environment.
A competitive salary and attractive secondary employment benefits.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are an experienced Strategic Buyer who thrives in a high-tech environment and enjoys building strong international supplier partnerships, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Stijn van Sambeek, Director Settels Savenije Advanced Systems for more information, or apply direct.
+31 40 851 2000
Core Responsibilities
You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical semiconductor components while managing long-term supplier partnerships. The role involves leading complex contract negotiations and ensuring supply chain resilience through proactive risk mitigation and stakeholder collaboration.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement within a high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environment. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering is required, along with expertise in global trade compliance and contract management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive secondary employment benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Personal development opportunities
About settels savenije group of companies
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
Located at the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, Settels Savenije Group of Companies invents, designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests high-tech modules, parts, and tools in ultra-clean environments. With a team of over 165 professionals, we provide complete solutions from concept to finished product through an integrated approach that ensures optimal collaboration and quality. We proudly serve an international customer base in Semicon, Analytics, Industry, and Research. Development, Concept Design & Engineering From the start of a project, we bring together all in-house expertise, covering concept and system design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing in dedicated teams. Beginning with a solid system architecture, we design, verify, and validate every step of the process, including complex physics modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept demonstration. This combination of skills and capabilities enables us to provide practical solutions to the complex technical challenges our customers face. Supply Chain, System Assembly & Test Our development and engineering activities are closely integrated with manufacturing, testing, and assembly. We manufacture proof-of-principle equipment and prototypes and we ensure the reliable, continuous supply of machines and modules. With a well-established supplier base for complex large parts, vacuum vessels and components, optics, and mechatronics, we guarantee high-quality production. Our assembly area includes 800 m² of ISO-6 cleanrooms and RGA systems for products up to 2x2x1 meters. In-house Precision Manufacturing The Precision Parts department specializes in the manufacturing of complex, high-accuracy mechanical parts and modules used in critical functions of high-tech equipment. Our core competence lies in high-precision machining, supported by fully automated machinery that ensures process-controlled and cost-efficient production. When precision manufacturing becomes challenging, we outperform.