Key Skills

Job Description

Are you a procurement professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, supplier management, and project execution? As a Project Buyer at AME, you play a key role in bringing innovative high-tech products to market. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, you ensure the right suppliers, components, and commercial agreements are in place to support successful New Product Introductions (NPIs). As the link between Engineering and Procurement, you translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. What you’ll do Drive supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance throughout the product development process. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting supplier development initiatives. Identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs, inventory, and supply chain performance. Mitigate procurement risks and contribute to robust and reliable supply chains. Support continuous improvement and help shape the future of procurement at AME. As you grow in the role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, value engineering projects, and early supplier involvement during product development. Who are you? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline. Around 2 - 4 years of procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or high-tech environment. Experience with project procurement, strategic sourcing, or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage). A proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English. Why join AME? Work on innovative high-tech electronic products from concept to industrialization. Make a visible impact within multidisciplinary project teams. Join a growing company in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven. Work in an international environment with talented colleagues from around the world. Flat organizational structure with short communication lines and real ownership. Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Core Responsibilities

Lead supplier and component selection for New Product Introduction projects, developing sourcing strategies that balance quality, cost, and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement and supply chain performance, and mitigate sourcing risks.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline is required, along with approximately 2–4 years of procurement experience in technical manufacturing or a high-tech environment. Project procurement, strategic sourcing, or NPI experience is advantageous; strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and ERP skills are sought, with SAP an advantage, and fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Personal Development Opportunities