Category Buyer Non Product Related (NPR)

ep into the world of innovation and efficiency at Frencken, where technology meets excellence. As a Category Buyer NPR, you’ll drive key procurement strategies and make a lasting impact on our organization. Collaborate with diverse teams, including the Global Category Manager NPR, Operations, Engineering, HR, and Facility Management, to streamline our Non-Product Related (NPR) supply chain and shape the future of our business. With high-tech, complex products and state-of-the-art cleanroom systems, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference while working on projects that demand the highest standards of quality. If you’re ready to join a leader in innovation and precision, Frencken is the place for you.

What is your role?**

Create and implement long-term strategies to elevate NPR categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines. Identify opportunities to expand or refine the supplier base while evaluating their performance for continuous improvement. • Proactively address supply base gaps and resolve constraints to keep operations running smoothly. Be the essential link between Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers, fostering collaboration across departments. Partner with Finance, Legal, and department heads to understand requirements and priorities, ensuring seamless alignment. Lead contract discussions with confidence, securing favorable terms, cost savings, and added value. • Represent Procurement in selecting and negotiating new equipment and capital expenditures (CapEx). Work closely with Operational Buyers and the Global Category Buyer NPR to maintain a highly efficient and effective supply chain. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring operational excellence and delivering results that matter.

Who are you?**

Your background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical or business-related field (BSc, BEng, MSc). Your skills: Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including executives. Expertise in supplier relationship management and the ability to drive results while nurturing partnerships. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills that inspire trust and collaboration. Your mindset: Entrepreneurial spirit with a win-win attitude that thrives on solving challenges. A team player who values collaboration and is passionate about driving impact. Proven ability to secure buy-in from internal stakeholders, even at the executive level. Language skills: Fluency in English is essential.

What do we offer?**

u will work in an international and enterprising working environment with a no-nonsense culture. You get a lot of freedom and responsibility; We aim to attract, inspire, grow, engage and retain talented people. Attractive employment conditions such as 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days and a bonus scheme.

Who are we?**

encken Mechatronics Europe is engaged in the development and assembly of industrial systems for the semiconductor industry, the healthcare market and for a wide range of analytical applications. The high-quality precision mechanical parts, machine assemblies and vacuum systems are assembled in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments. As a service provider, Frencken Mechatronics also produces high-quality precision components and modules for leading clients in the high-tech industry.