Procurement Manager
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Procurement Manager
Shape the future of Optics11s supply chain.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the next stage of Optics11s operational growth. This role sits at the heart of building a scalable disciplined and high-performing supply chain that can support the increasing volume complexity and ambition of our technology.
The ideal candidate combines strong commercial and contractual expertise with a structured data-driven approach to supplier and subcontractor management. You understand how to balance cost quality and delivery in a fast-paced engineering-heavy environment and you know how to translate this into real operational results.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and execute a strategic procurement roadmap that supports Optics11s growth and ensures cost quality and delivery excellence.
Expand professionalize and manage a high-reliability supplier network across mechanical optical and electronic domains.
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations securing long-term value and favourable terms.
Develop clear subcontracting frameworks for external manufacturing and assembly with defined deliverables traceability and accountability.
Drive supplier performance management through structured KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Integrate procurement activities with project planning and production schedules to ensure accurate forecasting and material availability.
Implement standardized procurement processes and ERP/MRP workflows for visibility compliance and operational control.
Work closely with Engineering Operations and Quality to align specifications timelines and build requirements.
Proactively manage supply chain risk including capacity financial stability and dependency analysis.
Lead cost-optimization initiatives through value engineering TCO analysis and sustainable sourcing strategies.
Foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence across the supplier ecosystem aligned with Optics11s commitment to quality
Whats in it for you
Innovative high-tech international organization.
The opportunity to work in a cross-functional and interdisciplinary environment.
A lot to learn and to develop we stimulate personal development.
A flat organization the less hierarchy the better.
Job requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
8 years of procurement or supply chain experience within high-tech manufacturing EPC or project-based environments.
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation subcontractor management and supplier development.
Strong understanding of quality management frameworks (ISO9001 or equivalent) and supplier qualification processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and using data to drive decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management communication and relationship-building skills.
Hands-on structured and results-driven mindset with a strong focus on execution and delivery.
Experience in a technically complex hardware-driven environment is an advantage.
Optics11 is an Amsterdam-based high-tech scale-up pioneering fiber-optic sensing technology across Underwater Security and Energy markets. Our solutions enable advanced sonar systems for naval infrastructure and predictive monitoring for power-grid reliability.
More information:
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
