For our Procurement department, we are looking for a

Technical (tactical) Purchaser

As a Technical Purchaser you are part of our Procurement department, where operational, tactical, and strategic procurement takes place. You work independently within the procurement team, but you are also a team player and maintain close contact with suppliers, engineering, project teams, product management, and other entities within the Mpac Group.

In this tactical role, we are looking for a technically skilled and tactically strong purchaser who can operate both operationally and project-wise. Your analytical insight enables you to understand quotes, contracts, and data, so you can optimize and manage costs, quality, and risks. You are results-oriented, persuasive in negotiations, and able to identify and control risks. In addition, you coordinate product introductions, phase-outs, and bottleneck management, and contribute to process improvements and innovation. You always act ethically, reliably, and flexibly under changing circumstances.

Your responsibilities

• Selecting, evaluating, developing and maintaining new and existing suppliers.
• Assessing quotes and contracts in terms of cost, quality, risk, and lead times.
• Conducting negotiations and recording agreements, contracts, and SLAs in relevant systems.
• Identifying and realizing cost savings and process improvements.
• Monitoring supplier performance, vendor ratings and contract compliance.
• Managing purchasing and logistics data in the ERP system.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders such as product development, sales, project teams, IT, Facilities, and other purchasing departments within Mpac Group.
• Participating in multidisciplinary project and product development teams.
• Supporting product phase-outs, product introductions and reducing bottleneck items.
• Organizing technical innovation sessions with suppliers.
• Supporting the sustainability program within procurement.
• Analyzing purchasing data.
• Contributing to achieving KPI’s.

What we expect from you

• A completed technical or commercially-technical Bachelor’s degree, e.g. in electrical engineering, industrial automation, mechanical engineering or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar purchasing role, preferably within a project organization or industrial automation.
• Sufficient technical insight to understand products, processes and project requirements.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably INFOR (BAAN / Infor Visual).
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English.
• Experience with MS Office, especially strong Excel skills.
• NEVI 1 certification or willingness to obtain it.

About CSi and Mpac Group

CSi Palletising is a global supplier of end-of-line automation and palletising systems, headquartered in the Netherlands with production facilities in Romania. CSi delivers turnkey solutions for palletising, case transport, and pallet handling, supported by specialized software and aftermarket services, serving customers worldwide.

CSi is part of the Mpac Group plc, an international group that is a market leader in high-speed packaging and automation solutions. Mpac designs, manufactures, and supports advanced equipment for assembly and packaging, serving customers worldwide.

The personal fit

CSi is a dynamic, hands-on, project-oriented organization with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Our employees are team-oriented, results-driven professionals with a passion for our products. Every employee contributes to CSi’s success and is valued for their dedication and hard work. We operate with a flat hierarchy and an informal culture, creating a pleasant and open working environment. In new colleagues, we look for this personal fit and enthusiasm for working in an international environment. Someone who can handle individual responsibilities and freedoms.

What we offer

A challenging position at an innovative, informal company in an international environment with attractive clients and fascinating technical systems. Additionally: competitive terms and conditions including a good salary, 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days, flexible working hours and possibility to work from home to create a good work-life balance, vitality budget, training opportunities and good career growth prospects.

Further information

For more information about this position, you can contact Gaby de Vries, HR Business Partner
(06-18136238) or look through our website for a further impression of our company, products and solutions.

We like to recruit new employees ourselves. The unsolicited presentation of a candidate without having received our prior written consent stipulates that we are free to approach these candidates ourselves without any obligation in return.