Category Buyer Components

You are part of the Category Team responsible for the strategy of your category, along with the Category Manager (corporate) and the Category Buyers from the other subsidiaries. Additionally, you act as a Supplier Account Manager for several larger suppliers that transcend the subsidiaries. You are responsible for the relationships with the suppliers within your category, primarily within the 'Expanding Technologies' subsidiary and in accordance with the corporate purchasing strategy. You seek, evaluate, and engage in discussions with suppliers for goods and services, based on business needs, focused on leveraging efficiency in production, achieving business objectives, and minimizing costs. You set clear objectives to continuously improve QLTCS performance. You work within multidisciplinary teams to achieve the goals, ranging from initial selection and purchasing in the 'phase-in' or projects to reevaluating the existing portfolio

Your daily responsibilities include

• Source new suppliers in agreement with the category strategy: negotiate and maintain new and existing contracts with suppliers;
• Analyse, define and implement methods to continuously improve on quality, logistical performance, technical capabilities, total cost and sustainability (QLTC) and perform and follow-up regular business review meetings;
• Manage and own the relationship with the suppliers to secure supply and ensure they function as integral part of our supply chain;
• Accountable for setting and reviewing purchasing parameters;
• Represent the sourcing team in multidisciplinary project teams;
• Functional leadership and guidance of the operational buyer(s) within the category.

You will be reporting directly to the Manager Procurement “Expanding Technologies” based in Son

Location: Son, Eindhoven region (hybrid)

In this job you will play an important role in strengthening the supply chain. To do so, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor working and thinking level, preferably you hold a relevant degree in procurement (e.g. NEVI);
• At least 5 years relevant experience in procurement;
• Good at building relations and strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong process understanding of the supply chain, ideally in manufacturing and assembly;
• Ability to turn vision and ambition in clear and concise results;
• Excellent level of verbal and written communicative skills in English.

Neways Electronics is an international innovator in electronics for smart mobility, connectivity and semicon solutions. With more than 50 years’ experience and strong engineering power, we are proud to act as technology innovation partner for the most demanding customers in the industry. Neways develops and produces electronics that facilitate major trends around global ESG themes. The global team of more than 2,500 specialists across the Netherlands, Germany, USA, China, Czech Republic and Slovakia enables future solutions for EV charging, electric power trains, digitizing health solutions, sustainable agriculture, producing microchips and more. Neways Technologies is part of Dutch private equity supporting an ambitious growth strategy for the coming years. For the operating company Neways Expanding Technologies, located in Son we are searching for a Category Buyer Components

We invite you to explore Neways in life changing tech. We are at the forefront of transformative technology, operating in a rapidly expanding electronic landscape. Our work not only showcases the immense potential of technology but also emphasizes the significant impact it can have.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and results-driven environment, where you can truly make a difference. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to elevate Neways to new heights and make a real impact.

A good salary matching your knowledge and experience, complemented by an 8% vacation pay. What really sets this job apart is a challenging position within a strongly growing, innovative and project driven high-tech electronics organization. Next to that we offer you ample opportunities to further develop and grow yourself as a professional.

Furthermore, you can expect:

• 27 days of annual leave, + 13 days adv
• Flexible hours & option to work from home
• Travel allowance and a good pension scheme
• Bicycle Plan