Global Procurement Manager / Procurement Manager high-tech production environment

TECHNICAL HR EXPERTS BVArr. GentEURESpublished 09/08/2026
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  • Develops and implements global sourcing strategies for raw materials, precious metals, technical components, and services within an industrial production environment.
  • Manages strategic supplier relationships in Europe, America, and Asia, negotiates commercial agreements, and leads supplier qualification and performance management.
  • Monitors market trends, commodity prices, and supply risks, translating these into business decisions and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and continuity of supply.
  • Works closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D, Logistics, and Business Managers and reports to management via clear KPIs, reporting, and market insights.
  • Oversees compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as REACH, RoHS, and conflict minerals and resolves supply and quality issues pragmatically.
  • Master's in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree with several years of relevant experience as a Procurement Manager, Inkoopmanager, or in strategic sourcing.
  • At least 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing, sourcing, or procurement, preferably in an industrial or production environment with international suppliers.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with a good understanding of supply chain, logistics, international procurement, and working with ERP systems and procurement tools.
  • Analytically strong, problem-solving, result-oriented, and comfortable in a dynamic, international context where you set priorities independently and take ownership.
  • Fluent English and willing to travel internationally; additional languages such as Dutch, French, or German are a plus, as is experience with the purchase of raw materials, precious metals, specialty metals, chemicals, or technical components.

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