Senior Supplier Engineer – Medical Devices & Raw Materials Groningen • Talentmark

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Are you an experienced technical professional with a passion for supplier management and process improvement in a regulated environment? Do you have expertise in plastic injection molding, tooling design, and leading complex projects? This role as Senior Supplier Engineer could be your next career move.

About the Organization
You will be joining an international leader in the development and production of innovative medical devices. The production site in Groningen plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, delivering high-quality products that contribute to improved patient care worldwide. The organization has a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

Your Role
As a Senior Supplier Engineer, you will lead projects aimed at improving supplier quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency. You will act as a technical point of contact for raw material suppliers and collaborate closely with internal teams such as procurement, quality, and R&D to manage product introductions, design changes, and supply chain optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects focused on quality, delivery, and cost optimization
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain continuity
• Analyze and resolve complex supplier quality and delivery issues
• Support new product introductions and lifecycle management activities
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools to drive improvements
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Manage project budgets and report progress to senior management

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a regulated (medical) manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding, tooling design, GD&T, and inspection systems
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean methodologies is highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Minitab is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: €5,000 – €6,000 gross per month
• 25 vacation days per year
• A role in a leading international organization with global impact on healthcare
• A challenging position with opportunities for technical innovation and leadership
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary and global team

Interested?
Are you ready to use your technical expertise to improve the quality and reliability of medical products worldwide? Apply now and make an impact in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Questions? Contact us for more information—we’d be happy to tell you more about this opportunity.