NPI Project Buyer - Smart Home & HVAC

• Eindhoven, Netherlands
• Up to €70 000 excluding holiday allowance and 13th month
• Hybrid work model - 3 days a week in the office
• Permanent, full-time contract (Standard Dutch model - 12 months initial FTC, then transferred to Permanent contract)

A growing Dutch technology company in the smart home space is hiring a Project Buyer (NPI) to sit directly within their R&D environment, playing a critical role in bringing new products to market.

This is not a traditional procurement role. You will operate at the intersection of engineering and supply chain, owning sourcing strategy from early-stage product development through to production, with a high degree of autonomy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your work directly influences product outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as the dedicated NPI buyer within R&D, supporting multiple product development projects
• Driving component-level sourcing (e.g. SoCs, MCUs, ICs, resistors, transformers) from early design stages
• Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and architects to influence component selection and design decisions
• Challenging technical choices needed to optimise cost, availability, and manufacturability
• Identifying and engaging the right suppliers globally, building strong early-stage partnerships
• Managing sample orders, tooling, and supporting phase-in/phase-out planning
• Owning purchasing-related risk mitigation across NPI projects
• Contributing to cost optimisation and standardisation initiatives across the product portfolio

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in a technical buying / NPI procurement role within electronics or semiconductor environments
• Direct experience in sourcing electronic components (chips, ICs, transistors, resistors, sensors, etc.)
• Proven ability to work closely with engineering teams and operate credibly in technical discussions
• Experience sourcing at component level (not just PCBAs or assemblies)
• Ability to operate autonomously and to take ownership of projects and driving them forward independently from the start
• Strong stakeholder management skills across R&D, supply chain, and external suppliers
• Familiarity with ERP systems, cost modelling, and Total Cost of Ownership principles

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