Tactical Purchaser (PMG Defence)

The Tactical Purchaser Defence is responsible for the development of a sourcing strategy for the PMG Defence. You will be building and managing long term relationships with strategic suppliers and improving supplier performance. You will work together with a team of Category Managers who manage suppliers and product categories for all of IHC's PMGs including Defence. Part of the supply chain for Defence will coincide with the supply chain that IHC has for its other PMGs. On top, Defence will have some specific requirements. For Defence projects you will act as the primary focal point to the supplier on all aspects related to the procurement package. Functionally you will report to IHC's Director Procurement whilst day to day you will report into the PMG Defence.

Main Task

• Developing a sourcing strategy for a specific product range, dedicated to the naval industry.
• Assisting in audit program to ensure strategic suppliers achieve the necessary qualification status.
• Participation in RFQ process, form preparation, qualification till execution.
• Define negotiation strategy together with the Project Manager.
• Manage the execution of the Contract technically and commercially and make sure PO-execution is in line with specifications, planning and budget.
• Setting up a performance improvement plan together with the Supplier.

Requirements:

• Dutch Nationality
• a Bachelor or Master's degree in relevant field of engineering or economics.
• 5 Years of relevant experience in procurement within the Aerospace, Naval or similar business in a technical and/or commercial position, preferably in the role as a Product Manager, Proposal Engineer.

Are you strategic-minded, a good communicator, structured and willing to take initiative?

Do you speak Dutch and English fluently and are you willing to travel occasionally??

Then this might be the job of your dreams

What is in it for you?

We offer you a challenging working environment in a close-knit and enthusiastic team that is still pioneering and building structure and getting to know the customer better.

We also offer an attractive package of (secondary) employment conditions with plenty of room for further (personal) development.