Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Description

About us We are Light Tree Ventures, a company specialized in Research, Development and Manufacturing of LED Light Therapy products for beauty and health. We have offices in the Netherlands, China, the US and India, with our headquarters in Rijswijk. Our team of professionals are the heart of our company and encompass a wide variety of cultures, skills and competences . We love our work and share the ambition to be the best at what we do : create meaningful, well-designed products for LED Light therapy markets worldwide. Light Tree Ventures (LTV) works with brands from all over the world. We develop custom light therapy devices that are being sold online and offline (in Sephora e.g.). This development is often a R&D sprint, designing a prototype and getting it ready for production. A fast and creative process, realizing the next generation product for a brand. LTV also owns several brands for which we develop our own innovative light therapy products. In our India team we are looking for a new Purchasing Manager. Job Description The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring the timely supply of quality materials and services to meet the organization’s needs. The role ensures cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with company and regulatory policies. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement effective procurement strategies and policies. Manage end-to-end purchasing operations including vendor selection, price negotiation, and order management. Monitor inventory levels and forecast procurement needs based on production and sales planning. Identify and evaluate suppliers, conduct market research, and maintain supplier relationships. Ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms. Establish and monitor KPIs to track purchasing performance and cost savings. Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with finance, production, logistics, and quality departments for smooth workflow. Resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, and non-conformance cases. Prepare monthly reports on purchasing trends, costs, and supplier performance. Your skillset includes: · A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or business administration related study. · At least 5 years of experience as a project manager. · Good Communication Skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills What we offer: · A highly motivated, young and hardworking team. · Fast growing company with a lot of opportunities to develop yourself. · Awesome products and international clients to work with. · Proper salary, holiday allowance, vacation days. · Your work contributes to the health of the general public. · Opportunities to travel the world. Show more Show less