Senior Technical Buyer

For our organization Daifuku Airport Netherlands, we are looking for a Senior Technical Buyer who looks beyond daily purchasing and plays a key role in building strong, sustainable supplier relationships and strategic procurement solutions.

What will you do as a Senior Technical Buyer?

Daifuku Airport Netherlands Group develops and delivers complex systems for airports worldwide. In an environment where delivery reliability directly affects project success, procurement plays a critical role. In this role, you are much more than a purchaser: you are a strategic partner for the organization and for our suppliers. You move between engineering, commerce, and international collaboration and have a direct impact on the success of our projects. Your responsibilities include:

• You take ownership of the entire procurement domain and focus on results;
• You develop and implement strategic procurement plans and supplier strategies;
• You lead complex (international) negotiations and contract processes;
• You build and develop sustainable partnerships with suppliers;
• You initiate and realize improvements within processes, cost structures, and collaboration;
• You act as a sparring partner for Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain;
• You oversee the entire field and make well-considered choices between quality, cost, delivery time, and risk;
• You identify market developments and translate them into concrete strategic actions.

What do you bring?

You are a senior professional who provides direction, makes decisions, and involves others in them. You combine technical knowledge with commercial insight and have a clear vision of procurement. Preferably, you have demonstrable experience in a technical environment, where delivery reliability and quality under time pressure were critical factors. In addition, you possess:

• HBO working and thinking level with at least 5 years of experience in a technical procurement environment;
• Demonstrable experience with strategic purchasing, international sourcing, and contract management;
• Strong leadership qualities and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset;
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to operate at a senior level;
• Affinity with technology and complex systems;
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on structural improvement;
• Fluent command of Dutch and English;
• Preferably: knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) and/or certifications such as CIPS, APICS, or NEVI.

In this role, you report directly to the Director of Supply Chain and are part of a Supply Chain & Procurement team in transition. You will have ownership of the entire procurement domain with direct influence on the strategic direction of the function. The role is based in Hoofddorp and occasionally requires international travel for supplier visits and negotiations.

What do we offer?

• A full-time salary between €5,500 and €6,500 gross per month;
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and growth through training, education, and coaching;
• A company laptop and phone (also for private use);
• A good pension scheme and travel allowance;
• A great time with 150 other colleagues during Friday afternoon drinks, the annual summer BBQ, and other fun company events;
• A vitality program including a sports allowance, a monthly chair massage at the office, and a bicycle via Lease a Bike.