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Senior Buyer

Amsterdam Permanent €80.000 - €100.000 per year Work from home View Job Description
As Senior Buyer, you play a vital role in optimizing the purchasing process, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering added value to the organization. You will define procurement opportunities, negotiate agreements, support colleagues, and ensure alignment with the Group Purchasing Strategy. You are both strategic and hands-on, ready to influence key stakeholders and shape TSC's purchasing future.

Updated 28/04/2025

  • Medical Devices
  • Tactical/Strategic Purchasing

About Our Client

​The Surgical Company (TSC), headquartered in the Netherlands, is a global MedTech group specializing in innovative medical technologies aimed at enhancing patient care across various clinical settings, including operating rooms (OR), intensive care units (ICU), emergency departments, and urology. Established in 1993, TSC has expanded through mergers and acquisitions, evolving into a group comprising multiple specialized divisions.

TSC LifeFormed in 2024 through the merger of TSC's patient temperature management and one time-use endoscopy units, TSC Life operates as an independent entity focused on:



  • Patient Temperature Management: Offering solutions like Mistral Air™ (forced-air warming) and Fluido™ (blood and fluid warming) to maintain normothermia during surgical and critical care procedures.


  • One time-Use Endoscopy: Providing devices such as Broncoflex™, a one time-use bronchoscope designed to reduce cross-contamination risks and enhance procedural efficiency



TSC Connected CareThis division specializes in digital health solutions, notably the Sensium® system-a wireless, wearable platform for continuous monitoring of vital signs. Sensium® aims to detect early signs of patient deterioration in both hospital and home settings, facilitating timely clinical interventions.

Global Presence and ManufacturingTSC operates production facilities in Almelo (Netherlands), Tours (France), and Oxford (UK), where it develops and manufactures its medical devices. The company maintains a global footprint with direct sales operations in key healthcare markets, including the Benelux, France, Germany, the UK, and the US .​

Job Description

  • Analyze market conditions, extract value from supply markets, and provide strategic advice.
  • Apply category management practices and maintain a robust supplier portfolio.
  • Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and relationship management.
  • Draft, execute, and monitor commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier performance (quality, cost, lead times).
  • Contribute to the Group Purchasing Strategy and manage sourcing data in our ERP system.
  • Search for new suppliers and technologies to optimize our supply chain.
  • Actively manage sourcing processes and achievement of targets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience in the Medical Devices industry.
  • Knowledge of procurement techniques.
  • Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
  • Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering (reading functional and technical specifications).
  • Strong portfolio management and supplier relationship skills.
  • Independent worker with strong coordination, prioritization, and stress-resistance skills.
  • Fluent in English (and Dutch). French is a plus.
  • Hands-on mentality combined with strategic insight.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus (1 month's salary)
  • Hybrid working policy: 3 days per week at our new office in Amsterdam.
  • Opportunity to work in a growing, international organization with a meaningful mission.
Contact
Sven Talens
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6725702

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement / Spend Analysis
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Sven Talens
Job Reference
JN-042025-6725702
Remote or office
Work from home