Procurement Project Lead

Frencken is a high-tech development and assembly partner based in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven. We design, build, and integrate complex mechatronic systems for global OEMs in the semiconductor, healthcare, and analytical industries.

• Engage upstream with business and customer stakeholders to understand procurement needs from day one
• Develop Product Acquisition Plans (PAPs) that align sourcing deliverables with business requirements
• Build Acquisition Management Plans (AMPs) to monitor sourcing milestones throughout product creation
• Challenge make‑or‑buy decisions with a rigorous, fact‑based approach
• Represent procurement in program and project teams — making sure our voice is at the table where it matters
• Own the material cost roadmap for your assigned products or projects, and drive it forward
• Secure on‑time material delivery for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Coordinate sourcing activities — supplier selection, purchase requests, contracting — in close partnership with category and operational buyers

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5‑10 years of project management experience within a procurement organization
• Solid understanding of relevant supply markets: precision machining, mechatronic assemblies, raw materials, or surface treatment
• Hands‑on experience with MRP systems and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluent English and Dutch
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Project management certification (IPMA, Prince2, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of German

You’re collaborative but independent — persistent without being rigid. You can guide an operational buyer through a tough negotiation in the morning and align a cross‑functional project team in the afternoon. You communicate clearly, delegate confidently, and plan with structure, keeping stakeholders aligned even when priorities compete.

• Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions
• 27 vacation days + 13 paid advance days
• Bonus scheme
• A clear path for professional development and growth
• A workplace where technology, craft, and ambition meet