
Senior Procurement Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
Keep our supply chain moving – ensuring 100% material availability for next-level radar systems.
As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you keep our supply chain running smoothly and secure critical components for high-tech radars. You own key supplier relationships, resolve complex delivery bottlenecks, and mentor junior buyers across the team. Working closely with Production, Logistics, Service & Support, and Sales, you ensure parts arrive on time. You report to the Head of Procurement and keep our production line moving without a hitch.
What you'll do
Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms and pricing. Focus on high-complexity categories like PCBs, custom cabling, and computer components.
Supplier relationship management: Manage daily vendor operations and build strong long-term relationships with critical suppliers. Conduct regular performance reviews and on-site visits to drive continuous improvement.
Operational supply chain support: Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams. Resolve daily supply chain showstoppers and coordinate non-conformances quickly across departments.
Data integrity and system accuracy: Maintain precise supplier and category data in our ERP system. Keep lead times, contact details, and BOM cost prices up to date at all times.
Process improvement and escalation: Act as the primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and bottlenecks. Identify process gaps and implement practical automation to boost purchasing efficiency.
What you bring
BA or MSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience in technical manufacturing.
Strong background in sourcing electronics, PCBs, cabling, and computing hardware.
Deep expertise in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and MRP logic.
Fluent English, both spoken and written.
Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and high attention to detail.
Collaborative team player comfortable communicating across diverse cultures and technical teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.
N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.
A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.
What we offer
Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;
Comprehensive pension plan;
Commuting allowance;
30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);
Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;
An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;
As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!
Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.
We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.
Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?
You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.
Core Responsibilities
You will manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure the timely procurement of critical components for radar systems. Additionally, you will resolve supply chain bottlenecks, maintain ERP data integrity, and mentor junior team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor or master degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of procurement experience in technical manufacturing. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and strong negotiation skills are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Commuting allowance
- 30 days of paid holiday leave
- Training and certifications
- High quality equipment
- Social events
- Friday drinks
About Robin Radar
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
We’re Robin Radar Systems, and we have you covered. Robin is a Netherlands-based technology leader in bird and drone radar. Our mission is to provide actionable information that increases safety, for humans and wildlife alike. Our systems are built for accuracy, delivering 360° coverage and early warnings. They empower teams in aviation, ecology, defence and security with reliable updates and alerts of potential hazards. We do that by combining cutting-edge hardware with smart software. Our technologies may be ahead of the pack, but our people make us great. Looking for an innovative adventure that spans the globe? Join ours! https://www.robinradar.com/careers Bird Strike Prevention in Aviation Our bird radar systems monitor and store bird movements around the clock. With MAX, you get 3D, 360° awareness, 365 days a year. As well as bringing awareness to a whole new level, our radars provide key insights, like data trends and activity hotspots, to assess and strengthen strategies and KPIs. Bird Monitoring at Wind Farms Increasingly, permits to build wind farms are given under the pre-condition that bird movements are continuously monitored before, during and after construction. Our 3D avian radars simultaneously detect and log thousands of birds and bats, providing extensive reporting for your wind farm’s smooth development and operation. MAX can even detect the beginning of mass migrations and, if needed, trigger the temporary shutdown of single or groups of turbines. Protect wildlife, minimise downtime. Drone Detection in Critical Environments Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or ‘drones’ bring new opportunities, but also severe safety and security threats. We believe advanced detection is your first line of defence, so our systems are deployable, integrate seamlessly, and provide 360° coverage, even on the move. Our purpose-built drone detection radar, IRIS, can detect, track, and automatically distinguish birds from drones.