Category Manager
Core
Strategic link between Innovation, Assembly, and global suppliers to ensure long-term capacity and technical reliability of precision metals, electromechanical assemblies, and complex components for high-tech mechatronics.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager (Mechatronic Parts)
Builds
Reliable supplier capacity and production continuity for radar systems and mechatronic sub-assemblies.
Domain
High-tech manufacturing / Mechatronics / Radar technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing strategy execution, Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) collaboration, Supplier development and SLA management, Risk mitigation for single-source dependencies, Make vs Buy analysis, Commercial negotiation and ERP data management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of CNC machining, casting, and injection molding tolerances, Experience with modern ERP platforms (Odoo, SAP), Fluency in Dutch or German
Technologies
SAP, Odoo
Responsibilities
Own and execute sourcing strategies for mechatronics and precision metals; Partner with engineers on early design phases to advise on DFM and cost structures; Build trust-based relationships with global suppliers and implement SLAs; Identify material shortages and single-source risks to protect production lines; Lead Make vs Buy analyses and manage knowledge transfer roadmaps; Negotiate framework contracts and pricing structures to lower Total Cost of Ownership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
