It Hardware Buyer

TL;DR

It Hardware Buyer (IT Hardware): Managing ICT supplier selection and procurement for the European Space Agency with an accent on IT infrastructure products and market trend analysis. Focus on negotiating with vendors, evaluating tenders, and ensuring optimal resource usage for the agency.

Location: Full on-site support required in Noordwijk, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global provides recruitment and staffing services, supporting the European Space Agency and other clients.

What you will do

• Manage selection of ICT suppliers and products to optimize technology usage.
• Monitor ICT market trends focusing on IT infrastructure providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with ICT market leaders and suppliers.
• Analyze competitive developments and product roadmaps of key vendors.
• Conduct price negotiations and issue requests for quotations and tenders.
• Participate in tender evaluations to support supplier selection.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the EU.
• Full on-site presence required in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience with ICT vendors.
• Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure products like PCs, laptops, and servers.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of another European language.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• International and challenging work environment.