Procurement Lead

· Lead, mentor, and develop the local purchasing team, driving accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

· Own day-to-day procurement operations for the Netherlands site and ensure an effective end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process aligned with global policies.

· Manage relationships and performance across the local supplier base, with a strong focus on delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.

· Act as the main escalation point for local supply issues, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve problems quickly.

· Lead tactical sourcing activities and supplier negotiations for local spend, securing the right balance of cost, quality, delivery, and risk.

· Partner closely with Site, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective procurement actions within the global procurement policies.

· Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

· 5-8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

· Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring Buyers or other procurement professionals.

· Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and Procure-to-Pay processes.

· Solid supplier management, negotiation, sourcing, and problem-solving capabilities.

· Experience working within a multi-site or international organization.

· Strong ERP skills, ideally with experience using Microsoft Dynamics.

· Professional fluency in English.

· Experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another complex engineering environment is a strong advantage.