Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands (on-site, with potential travel)
Company: AI Armaments – https://ai-armaments.com
About us:
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments B.V. (AIA) is a fast-growing company with a vision to strengthen the Netherlands’ self-reliance in ammunition production. The historic state company Artillerie Inrichtingen was founded during the 80 Years’ War and produced high-quality weapons and ammunition over the centuries. AIA has revived this legacy and is looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to contribute to enhancing national defence autonomy, ensuring that the Netherlands is independent from other countries when it comes to defending our freedom and democracy in critical times.
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for Ammunition and Energetics to manage the sourcing and purchasing of high-quality munitions and energetic materials, creating a wide network to supply our partners within the right budget and timeframe. Do you feel energy and passion for this mission? Then you are the one we are looking for!
Job Description:
As the Procurement Specialist for Ammunition and Energetics, you are someone with a keen eye for sourcing high-quality materials. You excel at finding the right products and negotiating competitive prices. However, unlike typical procurement roles, you will be dealing with items that come with specific regulations, including export laws and various safety directives. Your responsibilities will also include organizing the transport of these materials, ensuring compliance with transit permits across different countries. You are not deterred by setbacks; instead, you see them as motivation to achieve your goals.
Responsibilities:
- Sourcing and Procurement: Manage the end-to-end procurement process for ammunition and energetic materials, ensuring compliance with export regulations and safety guidelines while securing timely and cost-effective purchasing.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for high-quality products.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, supplier capabilities, and potential cost savings.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including design, production, and quality assurance, to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
Essential Qualifications:
- Education: Academic degree (Bachelor’s level) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the defence, military, or technology sectors.
- Language: Excellent proficiency in English is essential, while fluency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
- Security: Mandatory Dutch background check (VOG).
Skills and Attributes:
- Motivation: A strong passion for working in a defence technology company, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve favourable terms.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and supplier capabilities, driving informed procurement decisions.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail in managing procurement documentation and supplier performance.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed for meetings, conferences, and trade events.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed for meetings, conferences and trade events.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with good secondary benefits.
- All the tools you need to perform, such as training, laptop, phone, travel coverage, etc.
- Professional growth in a rapidly evolving company, at the forefront of technological development.
- A social and dynamic working environment with a collaborative and innovative company culture.
- The opportunity to grow with us and contribute to a significant mission in the Dutch defence industry.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the Dutch defence industry in general and our rapidly growing company in particular, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to info@ai-armaments.com, detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for AIA.
