Senior Buyer at Tsc Life

Major scope of the position

As Senior Buyer, you are a hands‑on procurement professional responsible for executing and continuously improving TSC Life’s purchasing activities. You combine operational procurement with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and team leadership.
Your overall objective is to ensure supply continuity in a cost‑efficient and compliant manner, within a highly regulated environment (ISO 13485 / MDSAP). You work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and play a key role in supporting TSC Life’s growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Execute purchasing and sourcing activities, with a focus on raw materials and contract manufacturing
Lead complex, high‑impact sourcing and supplier selection projects
Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers
Identify and implement cost‑saving and value‑improvement initiatives
Contribute to and support the implementation of the purchasing strategy

Supplier Management & Development

Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key suppliers
Monitor and improve supplier performance (quality, cost, lead time, reliability)
Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection processes
Drive supplier development and risk‑mitigation initiatives (e.g. dual sourcing)
Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 / MDSAP and internal quality standards
Support supplier audits and maintain accurate documentation

Team Leadership & Performance Management

Drive team performance aligned with company procurement objectives
Conduct performance evaluations and support the development of team members
Act as the first point of contact and escalation within the team
Coordinate daily priorities and activities of the purchasing team
(2 FTE based in Amsterdam and Tours)

Stakeholder Management

Act as the main procurement point of contact in cross‑functional projects
Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality & Regulatory, Engineering/R&D and Finance
Translate business and technical requirements into effective sourcing solutions

Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

Ensure accuracy and reliability of purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems
Monitor and report on procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF)
Drive data‑driven decision making within procurement
Identify and implement continuous improvements in purchasing processes and supplier base

Your profile

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience
7–10 years of experience in procurement / purchasing
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations
Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Life Sciences or Pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred

Knowledge

Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Basic contract and legal knowledge
Familiarity with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)

Skills & Competencies

Hands‑on, pragmatic and solution‑oriented
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and data‑driven mindset
Able to balance operational responsibilities with team leadership
Leads by example with ownership and accountability for results
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Collaborative and comfortable working in an international environment
Resilient under pressure
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we offer

A key role within a growing, international MedTech organization
The opportunity to shape and professionalize procurement processes
A collaborative and hands‑on working environment
High level of responsibility and stakeholder exposure
Competitive salary and benefits
Location: Amsterdam (NL)

Senior Buyer

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