Project Buyer

NTS Mechatronics is driven by technology and passion, working daily on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it concerns ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Do you want to explore what’s possible together? Do you have a passion for technology and a sharp eye for procurement processes? Do you want to make an impact in challenging (customer) projects and contribute to the growth of a high-tech organization? The role of Project Buyer at NTS Mechatronics could be your next step!

Job Description

As a Project Buyer, you represent the procurement function within (customer) projects. You play a key role in supplier selection and ensure that all procurement processes align seamlessly with project objectives. You work closely with project managers, commodity buyers, and Supplier Quality Engineers, and you report hierarchically to the Supply Chain Manager.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Selecting and approving suppliers based on customer requirements and relevant commodity strategies
• Negotiating project packages across QLTC dimensions and monitoring the CPR roadmap
• Developing and executing procurement strategies in collaboration with Commodity Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers
• Ensuring timely material availability by placing and following up on project-related purchase orders
• Optimizing procurement costs in line with the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s level of thinking and working (HBO), preferably in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar procurement role
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset focused on continuous process improvement
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and affinity with ICT tools
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills in both Dutch and English

Your Terms of Employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will be given the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest not only in technology, but also in you as a future colleague.

For this position, we offer the following employment conditions:

• Salary ranging from €5,500 to €6,500
• Personal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education
• 27 vacation days plus an additional 13 ADV days
• Excellent pension scheme with PME
• Travel allowance paid monthly as a fixed reimbursement, with a maximum of 50 km one-way, at €0.21 per km
• Laptop and mobile phone (if required for the role)
• Free fruit at work

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological advancement of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We merge the best skills and smartest ideas into fully functioning systems for the world’s most advanced semiconductor, opto-mechatronic, and analytical solutions.

As a result, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from multiple locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

While we offer our teams worldwide an excellent working environment, we remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, NTS is defined by its people. Their outstanding manufacturing capabilities, customer-focused mindset, and clear technical solutions have shaped NTS into what it is today. Together, we create a culture everyone can be proud of—because we make it possible together. That is why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, craftsmanship, and successes.

For more information about this vacancy or our organization, please contact recruiter Manon Leighton via email at manon.leighton@nts-group.nl