Senior Category Buyer PCB

You will lead the Category Team, consisting of 3 operational buyers and a Quality Engineer, responsible for implementing the strategy and ensuring successful operations. Additionally, you will work closely with the corporate Category Manager and fellow category buyers from other subsidiaries to achieve efficient alignment of the strategy. For the group, you act as Supplier Account Manager for some of your larger suppliers. You are responsible for the relationships with suppliers within your category, primarily within NAA 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, focusing on utilizing 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 goals, ranging from initial selection and purchasing in the “phase-in” or projects to re-evaluating the existing portfolio.

Your Daily Responsibilities Include

• Seeking new suppliers in accordance with the category strategy;
• Negotiating and maintaining new and existing contracts with suppliers;
• Analyzing, defining, and implementing methods for continuous improvement in quality, logistics performance, technical capabilities, total costs, and sustainability (QLTC) and conducting and following up on regular business review meetings;
• Managing relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery and ensure they function as an integral part of our supply chain;
• Responsible for establishing and revising purchasing parameters;
• Representing the purchasing group in multidisciplinary project teams;
• Providing functional leadership and guidance to operational buyers within the category.

You will report directly to the Purchasing Manager "NAA" based in Son.

Location: Son, Eindhoven region (hybrid)

In this role, you play a vital role in strengthening the supply chain. To do this successfully, you will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level, preferably with a relevant education in purchasing (e.g., NEVI);
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing;
• Knowledge of the PCB market is an advantage
• Strong relationship-building skills and excellent communication and negotiation abilities;
• Strong process understanding of the supply chain, ideally in production and assembly;
• Ability to translate vision and ambition into clear and concise results;
• Good level of oral and written communication skills in English.

Neways Electronics is an international innovator in electronics for smart mobility, connectivity, and semiconductor solutions. With over 50 years of experience and strong engineering capabilities, they take pride in being a technology innovation partner for the most demanding customers in the industry. Neways develops and produces electronics that enable key trends around global ESG themes. The global team of more than 2,500 specialists in the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, China, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia enables future solutions for EV charging, electric drives, digitalization of health solutions, sustainable agriculture, microchip production, and more. Neways Technologies is part of a Dutch private equity firm that supports an ambitious growth strategy for the coming years. For the subsidiary Neways Advanced Applications (NAA), based in Son, we are looking for a Senior Category Buyer PCB.

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

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

Additionally, you can expect the following:

• A competitive salary that matches your knowledge and experience;
• 27 vacation days, supplemented with 13 extra ADV days;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home two days a week;
• An attractive bicycle scheme;
• A pension scheme, holiday pay, and travel expense reimbursement;
• Ample opportunities for further development and growth as a professional.