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Technical Purchaser (M/F/D)*

Ready to take the next step in your purchasing career?

Join our dynamic and driven team as a full-time Technical Purchaser based in the Netherlands.

In this role, you will take ownership of key parts of the purchasing process, identifying and managing suppliers that offer the optimal balance between cost, quality, and reliability. You are someone who thrives on building strong, long-term relationships with vendors. With your skills in negotiation, you’ll help ensure smooth deliveries for the Northern European hub of TGW, while keeping the Group's global Purchasing strategy in mind.

As a proactive team member, you’ll contribute to a variety of projects, initiatives, and sales opportunities, bringing your expertise to help optimize processes and create added value across the organization. Your experience and insight will play a vital role in driving both team performance and business success.


Suzanne van Wezel, Talent Acquisition Advisor | TGW Logistics

Suzanne van Wezel

Talent Acquisition Advisor
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What you'll be handling:

  • You initiate cost reduction/avoidance initiatives
  • You oversee contract and supplier management, including risk management
  • You ensure strict adherence to the procurement process while proactively obtaining timely quotations from approved suppliers
  • You act as interface between the local unit and international Strategic Purchasing Agents for assigned material groups/projects, aligning the supply chain with TGW's strategy worldwide
  • You select, assess & continuously develop new and existing suppliers concerning quality, adherence to delivery, purchasing strategy, dates and costs, supporting the TGW Group
  • You analyse data to develop the appropriate sourcing and negotiating strategies that will maximise the savings opportunities
  • You verify suppliers' compliance with Key Performance Indicators, such as time of delivery, quality, security of supply, savings, supplier dependency, and others
  • You will minimise of procurement risks during the sourcing process
  • You conduct administrative purchasing tasks
  • You will tender and create new contracts, revision of quotes, and improvement of the existing tender process
  • You record and monitor objectives' achievement both operationally and strategically
  • You ensure the quality of master data in the system
  • You minimise procurement risks through the application of Supplier Risk Management methodology
  • You have strong collaboration with  internal stakeholders


What you'll need:

  • You have experience in an international purchasing environment
  • You have the ability to develop and manage internal and external relationships effectively 
  • You have strong English and Dutch language skills, verbally and written communication
  • You have understanding of contract management and supplier management principles
  • You have negotiation skills and risk management knowledge
  • You have Expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement


What you'll receive:

  • A dynamic, open and informal working environment with pleasant colleagues.
  • A permanent contract with a market conform salary and 8% holiday allowance
  • Travel allowance € 0,23 per kilometre (max. 100 km per day)
  • Hybrid working 
  • Collective Labor Agreement Metaal en Techniek, Technisch installatiebedrijf  applies
  • 32 holidays (based on fulltime) plus extra age days in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement
  • Excellent secondary employment conditions, including collective health insurance, discount on private car lease, a bicycle plan and generous employee insurance


In this position, you can expect the following benefits, among others.

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*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.

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TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics. As a trusted systems integrator with more than 50 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end services: designing, implementing, and maintaining fulfillment centers powered by mechatronics, robotics, and advanced software solutions. With over 4,500 employees spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, we combine expertise, innovation, and a customer-centric dedication to help keep your business growing. With TGW Logistics, it's possible to transform your warehouse logistics into a competitive advantage.