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Category Manager
Robin Radar Systems · Delft
About the role
Bridge engineering and supply chain. Keep our high-tech mechatronics scaled – so every radar delivers top performance.
As our Procurement Category Manager - Mechatronic Parts, you act as the strategic link between Innovation & Development, Assembly, and global suppliers. You own the long-term capacity and technical reliability of our precision metals, electromechanical assemblies, and complex components. You work directly with Product Engineers during early design phases, leading DFM insights and Make vs Buy analyses to support rapid scale-up. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you ensure our production lines keep moving without single-source bottlenecks.
What you will do
Sourcing strategy and execution: Own and execute sourcing strategies for mechatronics, precision metals, and electromechanical assemblies. Secure reliable supplier capacity to back our rapid growth.
Early design and DFM collaboration: Partner with Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineers during early design phases. Advise directly on Design-for-Manufacturing, lead times, and realistic cost structures.
Supplier development and SLAs: Build deep, trust-based relationships with key global suppliers and European partners. Implement SLAs to monitor OTIF and quality metrics constantly.
Risk mitigation and bottlenecks: Identify potential material shortages and single-source risks well in advance. Take action to protect the production line from unexpected downtime.
Make vs Buy and outsourcing: Lead Make vs Buy analyses for complex mechatronic sub-assemblies. Draft clear Statements of Work and manage knowledge transfer roadmaps with robust IP protection.
Commercial negotiation and ERP data: Negotiate framework contracts, pricing structures, and tooling agreements to lower Total Cost of Ownership. Maintain clean BOM configurations, lead times, and pricing inside SAP or Odoo.