Senior Purchaser / Procurement Specialist
Valkenswaard, North Brabant, Netherlands | On-site | Full-time (36–40 hours)
About 4Phones
For nearly 17 years, 4Phones has been a leading importer and distributor of smartphone and tablet parts. From our headquarters in Valkenswaard, we supply retailers, web-shops, and repair centers across Europe and beyond. Our mission is simple: deliver high-quality products at competitive prices, backed by excellent service. By continuously improving logistics, inventory management, quality control, and customer support, we remain a reliable and accessible partner in a fast-moving market.
The Role
As a Senior Purchaser / Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for both the strategic and operational purchasing of our product categories. You manage stock levels, negotiate with suppliers, analyze market developments, and ensure a cost-efficient and reliable supply of products. With your experience in supply chain and ERP systems, you will play a key role in improving our procurement processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability. You combine data analysis, commercial insight, and strong negotiation skills to achieve the best possible results.
What You Will Do
- Manage strategic and operational purchasing for smartphone and tablet components.
- Analyze stock levels, turnover, safety stock, and demand forecasts.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery conditions with international suppliers.
- Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality and service.
- Conduct cost analyses, margin reports, and purchasing performance reviews.
- Optimize procurement workflows within our ERP system (e.g., NetSuite).
- Coordinate product introductions together with Product, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, Product Information, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth end-to-end processes.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5–6 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Exact, or similar).
- Strong negotiation and supplier‑management skills.
- Analytical, structured, and detail‑oriented approach to work.
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
- Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).
- Experience working with international suppliers is a plus.
What We Offer
- A challenging and impactful role within a growing international company.
- The opportunity to directly influence our purchasing strategy and supply chain performance.
- A market‑competitive salary based on your experience and expertise.
- Full-time position (36–40 hours per week).
- A modern workplace in Valkenswaard, surrounded by a multicultural and enthusiastic team.
- Room for personal development, training, and growth opportunities.
