Strategic Supply Chain Manager – Rotterdam

In every industry, supply chains determine how organisations compete and in deep‑tech, this impact is amplified by complexity, precision and the speed of innovation. As Strategic Supply Chain Manager at Nearfield Instruments, you shape the supply ecosystem behind cutting‑edge nanometrology systems. Your decisions influence production readiness, supplier performance and the company’s ability to scale at the speed the semiconductor industry demands.

• Full-time
• Vareseweg 5, 3047 AT Rotterdam

About the organisation

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. They design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Their machines enable their customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, they bring together the most creative minds (approx. 400 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

NFI thrives on people who take ownership, stay curious and enjoy working in an environment where innovation moves fast. The culture is international, knowledge‑driven and collaborative.

In this position, you don’t just improve processes, you accelerate the organisation’s entire scaling strategy. You will:

• Build and develop a global, high‑quality supply base that strengthens resilience.
• Ensure QLTC criteria are secured in every sourcing decision and every supplier partnership.
• Bring sourcing into the early development stages by working closely with R&D and Engineering.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks that limit ramp‑up and operational readiness.
• Align Supply Chain, R&D, Operations and Management to shift from reactive to predictable execution.
• Increase supply chain performance through shorter lead times, stronger supplier commitment and higher reliability.

What you bring:

• A BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics or a comparable technical field.
• Around 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within high‑tech, deep‑tech or complex systems engineering environments.
• A relevant network within the Dutch and European high‑tech ecosystem.
• Proven experience in supplier development, global sourcing and ramp‑up environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, you influence outcomes without relying on formal authority.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Self‑leadership: you act proactively, take ownership and move initiatives forward
• A collaborative mindset: you build trust, connect departments and create clarity in complex environments.

The people who flourish here are those who can connect, challenge, structure and build for the long term.

What you gain:

• The opportunity to shape a supply chain that will double in scale in the coming years.
• Significant strategic influence on sourcing decisions, supplier partnerships and global footprint.
• A role with meaningful impact, working on technologies that are redefining semiconductor manufacturing.
• A highly international, multidisciplinary environment rich in learning and growth opportunities
• A compensation package that reflects the seniority and impact of the role. With strong additional benefits, including: 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours), a bonus structure and health insurance discount.

Curious to explore whether this role aligns with your ambitions and strengths? We would be happy to connect and discuss what impact you could make at NFI:

Ujendre Ramautarsing
ujendre@setsupplychain.com
+31 6 25048826

Carola Irvine - de Jong
carola@setsupplychain.com
+31 615876823

Application

Everyone is welcome to apply. If you don’t meet all the criteria, don’t hesitate to get in touch! A diverse team fosters creativity and inspiration. At Set and NFI, we welcome everyone with equal enthusiasm – regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or age.