Introduction to the job: Does building and maintaining sustainable relationships with suppliers while execution all (operational) procurement activities energizes you? We are further professionalizing our Supplier Operations department and would like to welcome enthusiastic Tactical Buyers with the motivation to make a difference in our organization! Please note: this is a pipeline vacancy, meaning that there are multiple teams linked to this position to find the most suitable spot for you within our organization. This means that the recruitment process can take longer. Education and experience: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the direction of Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance. Skills: You have 2-5 years’ experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry. It is also considered a pre when affinity with one or more where technical affinity is key; • Experience with R2P • Experience in price negotiation • Experience with TCO • Experience with Supplier Relationship Management • Experience with new product introduction • Experience with supplier contracting • Experience with supply chain processes • Commercial experience (E.g. sales) Personal Skills * Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently * Excellent professional communication in English Result-oriented skills: * Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements * Ensuring accountability * Strong planning and alignment skills * Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes Social and communication skills: * Stakeholder management * Customer focus * Persuasion skills * Collaboration; team player orientation * Able to manage ambiguity * Resilience * Time / priority management skill