your future employer

Lamers High Tech Systems is a leading system integrator and installation company specializing in design & engineering, production, qualification and construction of liquid and gas supply systems, focusing on ultra-high purity applications. We serve the semiconductor, aerospace, chemistry & pharma, materials (solar, optics, LEDs, etc.), food and oil & gas markets, and have become the preferred supplier of high-tech OEMs. Founded in 1909 and part of Aalberts since 2011, we are based in Nijmegen (the Netherlands).

Lamers excels in the development of low volume, high mix, high complexity systems and aims for early involvement and customer intimacy. We provide plug & play solutions to accelerate time-to-market and support customers from the concept phase to high volume manufacturing of new ultra-high purity equipment. After installation we provide service and support.

your future role

As a Strategic Purchasing Manager you take full responsibility for the selection and development of the Lamers HTS supplier base. You make sure the supply base is geared and developed towards the needs of Lamers HTS in terms of competences as well as quality, cost and delivery capabilities. Your supply strategy de-risks the complete supply chain towards Lamers HTS customer base and provides a competitive advantage. As a member of the SCM management team you actively contribute to the definition and implementation of the Supply Chain Strategy.

Job Description

• Responsible for the full sourcing and contracting strategy;
• Responsible for supplier development (QLTC);
• Responsible to drive the supplier cost roadmap achieving the best supplied cost levels;
• Managing the purchasing department (Category Management, NPI purchasing, NPR purchasing; +/- 10 FTE) including all HR related activities;
• In this role you report directly to the Director Supply Chain.

your profile

• at minimum a completed Bachelor level education in a relevant field of study,
• at minimum 5 years working experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain / or related field,
• proven track record in supply base management / development,
• proven track record in cost reduction roadmaps,
• excellent negotiation skills a team player and persuave,
• good communicative skills in English,

what we offer

In addition to a pleasant pragmatic but driven company culture, we offer:

• Market based salary,
• Space for personal development and entrepreneurship,
• 25 vacation days plus 13 ADV days of which some are fixed,

Send us your application today. For questions, please feel free to contact Maik Litjens at 06 50 48 24 13.