Technical Buyer

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Technical Buyer

At KVE Composites, we design and manufacture high-performance composite structures for aerospace and industrial applications. We operate at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation — where quality, precision, and collaboration are essential.

As we continue to grow and professionalize, we are strengthening our supply chain by adding technical expertise to our procurement team.

Full-time / Part-time · The Hague

About the role

We are looking for a Technical Buyer who combines technical understanding with strong purchasing skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring components and services based on technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements. You act as the link between Engineering and suppliers, ensuring that externally produced parts meet both technical and commercial expectations.

You will not only purchase, but actively contribute to:

  • make-or-buy decisions

  • manufacturability

  • quality and cost optimization.

Our Mission

To be an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business

Our Values

We work according to these principles:

  • Drive – Strong inner motivation to achieve goals with a proactive attitude.

  • Pragmatic – Focusing on solutions that are effective and realistic.

  • Innovative – Bringing original ideas that create or improve value.

  • Team Spirit – Working together in mutual trust and respect towards a common goal.

  • Responsible – Being reliable, accountable and committed to doing the right thing for the company, customers and society.

Your role:

Technical sourcing & purchasing

  • Translate engineering drawings and specifications into clear supplier requests

  • Request, evaluate and compare quotations (technical and commercial)

  • Place purchase orders and manage the full procurement cycle

Supplier selection & management

  • Select and qualify suppliers based on:

  • technical capability

  • quality

  • cost and delivery performance

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers

  • Act as first point of contact for supplier issues and coordination

Engineering & production interface

  • Work closely with Engineering to:

  • assess manufacturability

  • support make-or-buy decisions

  • Align with Production on delivery needs and priorities

Performance & improvement

  • Monitor supplier performance (quality, lead time, reliability)

  • Identify opportunities for:

  • cost reduction

  • lead time improvement

  • process optimalisation

Your luggage

  • MBO+ education in a technical or supply chain related field

  • 2-4 years of experience in technical purchasing or a similar role

  • Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications

  • Affinity with manufacturing processes (machining, composites or similar)

  • Good negotiation and communication skills

  • Analytical mindset and structured way of working

  • Proficiency in English and/or Dutch

  • Experience with ERP systems is a plus

  • You live in the Netherlands

What you’ll get

  • A key role at the interface of engineering, production and supply chain

  • A dynamic and high-tech work environment

  • The opportunity to contribute to process and supplier improvements

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Room for professional development

Your route

In this role, you will further develop into a technical procurement specialist, gaining in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies.

KVE will support your development through:

  • on-the-job learning with Engineering and Production

  • exposure to complex technical sourcing challenges

  • training in purchasing, negotiation and supplier management

Over time, you will play an increasingly important role in improving the performance and maturity of our supply chain.

Working Conditions

  • A one-year contract (32-40 hours) with prospect to permanent employment

  • 25 vacations days + 2 ATV days

  • Personal development opportunity's

  • Bike plan

  • Pension plan

Why Join Us?

At KVE, you will be working on technically challenging products in a highly specialized environment. Your role is directly connected to the performance of our production and supply chain.

You will contribute to:

  • improving manufacturability and quality at the source

  • reducing inefficiencies and rework

  • building a reliable and high-performing supplier base

You will be part of a collaborative team where technical insight and practical problem-solving make a real difference.

Ready for take-off?

Have you become enthusiastic by this position? Please upload your resume and answer our questions.  Only complete applications (answers to our application questions and resume) will be considered. 

For further information about this vacancy please contact Dorien Dröge, droge@kve.nl. Third-party applications are not appreciated.

Please note: We currently do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role

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WE THINK COMPOSITES

KVE is a unique design-and-build organization of high-end composite structures located in the Netherlands. We are an autonomous part of Daher Aerospace, a well-established French company employing around 10.000 people worldwide.

Our strength is that we combine in-depth knowledge of composite engineering, materials and manufacturing processes with a creative mindset, resulting in the right solutions for our customers. KVE’s major markets are aerospace, defence and high-end machine construction.

The company is organised in 6 business lines. Your role will be in the business lines of radar structures, rotor blades and special products, being thermoset product developments.


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