Tactical Purchaser

Description

Summary: As a Tactical Purchaser, you play a crucial role in the development and production of security and defense systems by managing supplier relationships and initiating cost reduction. Highlights: 1. Contribute to the development of products that make our world safer. 2. Play a crucial role in the development and production of security and defense systems. 3. Work in an innovative and socially relevant environment. Purchasing in an innovative and socially relevant environment? At VDL Defentec, you get the opportunity to apply your experience in the exciting world of defense. Contribute to the development and production of products that make our world safer. Does this vacancy match your experience and interests? Then we would be delighted to contact you! Your role: As a Tactical Purchaser at VDL Defentec, you play a crucial role in the development and production of security and defense systems and products. The majority of the purchasing volume relates to production. You are responsible for benchmarking, market analysis, and our network of suppliers. We consider it important that Purchasing is involved as early as possible, so you will have frequent contact with product development and engineering. At this stage of our organization’s development, many interesting NPR\-purchasing projects also arise. The purchasing team consists of a Strategic Purchaser, another Tactical Purchaser, and a Purchasing Administration Officer. Together, you tackle all purchasing challenges. Operational purchasing lies within the Supply Chain Management department. *Your main responsibilities:* * Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This includes establishing contacts, setting up purchasing contracts, and conducting periodic reviews. * Negotiating and agreeing on prices, contract terms, delivery agreements, and annual targets. * Initiating, coordinating, and steering cost reduction activities. * Monitoring and analyzing supplier\-KPIs and taking action where necessary. * Independently setting up and executing tender processes (including supplier selection and \-nomination), managing the contract database, and monitoring the tender calendar. * Managing, evaluating, and negotiating technical product changes (engineering changes), including impact analysis, documentation, and commercial alignment with suppliers. Your strengths * You have successfully completed a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a commercial or technical field. * You have several years of work experience within a high-quality, technical production environment. * You possess knowledge of supply chain management and demonstrable experience purchasing complex, technical components, products, and semi-finished goods. * Holding NEVI 1 and NEVI 2 certificates is a plus. * You have strong negotiation skills; you know how to achieve sharp, targeted objectives and optimally manage supplier relationships. * You see the big picture and continuously seek further improvements. * You possess excellent numerical and analytical insight. The strength of VDL In addition to an informal, open, and direct working atmosphere, we offer you highly varied work, a competitive salary, and equally attractive secondary employment conditions. Furthermore, you will have opportunities for internal and external training in your field of expertise, and there are ample opportunities for career progression—both within VDL Defentec and across the VDL Group. * Employment under the CAO Metalektro collective labor agreement * Profit-sharing * 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (for full-time employment) * A solid pension scheme * Extensive personal development through training and education * An annual VDL\-party with all colleagues from the VDL Group * Internal career progression opportunities * Various collective benefits * Staff offers * Participation in sports activities Ready to challenge yourself? Has your interest been piqued and do you meet the profile requirements? Then we would be pleased to receive your CV and motivation letter for this vacancy! *Unsolicited applications in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.* **A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. The VOG must be requested and submitted before employment can commence.** \#LI\-WM1 VDL Defentec consolidates the capabilities and opportunities of companies within the VDL Group dedicated to the defense and security industry. We specialize in the development, engineering, and production of mechanical and mechatronic solutions—including complete products and system integrations, for example, for special vehicles. ### **We offer** * An international working environment * Room for your own input * Variety and challenge ### **Why VDL?** * Friendly colleagues * Innovative products * An international family business ### **You are** * Engaged * Results-oriented * Pragmatic