Strategic Procurement & Planning Manager

Job Title: Strategic Procurement & Planning Manager 📍 Location: Zaltbommel | 🕒 Full-time | 🧭 Reports to: VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing

About the Role As Strategic Procurement & Planning Manager, you will lead the daily procurement, production planning, and material management activities that keep Ultimaker’s supply chain running efficiently. You will ensure that suppliers deliver the right materials, at the right time, at the right cost—while supporting production readiness and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

This role is ideal for someone with strong operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, who enjoys making improvements, guiding a team, and solving supply challenges.

🔧 What You’ll Do

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships, from sourcing to negotiation and performance tracking.
• Oversee purchasing activities to support production and product development.
• Monitor supplier delivery, cost, and quality, and resolve issues when they arise.
• Maintain contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier records.

Planning & Inventory Control

• Lead the planning and execution of production schedules.
• Oversee demand forecasting, MRP, and materials availability for smooth operations.
• Align procurement, production, and inventory plans with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs including delivery performance, inventory turnover, and order accuracy.

Team Leadership

• Manage and coach a small team responsible for procurement and planning.
• Drive team goals, performance, and development through regular feedback and planning.
• Support the team in managing their daily responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Operational Improvements

• Continuously improve procurement and planning processes to increase efficiency.
• Work with the Digital/IT teams to enhance ERP and planning system use (D365).
• Promote sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.

👤 What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar (Master’s a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in procurement or planning in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Strong planning, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Practical knowledge of inventory control, forecasting, and material planning.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

🔍 What Makes You a Good Fit

• You are hands-on and solution-oriented.
• You know how to motivate a team and keep things running efficiently.
• You enjoy improving systems, working with data, and collaborating with others.
• You stay calm under pressure and can manage competing priorities.

We Offer 🌟

• A competitive salary in line with your experience
• Contributions to your pension
• 40 days off per year (27 days holidays + 13 days ADV)
• Take one of our 3D printers home so you can start your own projects
• Commute to the office paid for by public transport, or compensation when coming by car
• Working from home allowance, compensating actual days worked from home
• Use of our advanced 3D printing technologies
• Free lunch in the office every day
• Snacks and drinks are provided in the cafeteria
• 3-minute walking distance from public transport
• Free parking at the office
• Monthly drinks in the office
• Fun social and team bonding events
• An open, family atmosphere, and a fun work environment
• Room to expand your knowledge by following courses and going to meetups

About Ultimaker Ultimaker is a global leader in professional 3D printing. Our mission is to empower makers, engineers, and manufacturers with the tools and technology to create and innovate. Our teams are passionate, collaborative, and always improving—and we’re looking for people who want to help shape the future of manufacturing.

Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? Apply today and help us build a reliable, efficient, and future-ready operation.