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Technical Procurement Manager

    • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job description

🌊 Who we are?

At Aquablu we're disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary (flavored) water system. Brought to life in 2018, our founders Marnix and Marc promised a healthy but tasty alternative to soft drinks. Since launching our flagship system Aquablu REFILL in 2023, we've grown 300%+ year-over-year, expanded to 16 countries, and were named the Fastest Growing Tech Company in Health & Wellness in the Netherlands.

We're an AI-native company. From engineering to sales to operations, we build with AI from day one — not as an afterthought, but as a core part of how we design systems and make decisions.

About the role

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to build Aquablu’s procurement function from the ground up and transform a fully outsourced process into a strategic, AI-driven in-house capability. Aquablu designs and engineers its hardware in-house and works with external contract manufacturers for production. Procurement therefore sits at the center of the business, connecting R&D, operations, and suppliers to ensure components are sourceable, cost-effective, and scalable. This role focuses on building processes, supplier networks, and AI-enabled systems that can support Aquablu’s rapid international growth. You will report to the Head of Operations and work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

What you will do

  • Build the procurement function — define strategy, processes, and tools (ERP, procurement platforms, AI automation) from the ground up.

  • Develop and manage suppliers across mechanical components, electronics, consumables, and packaging.

  • Lead negotiations and partnerships covering pricing, lead times, quality agreements, and long-term supplier relationships.

  • Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to ensure components are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-efficient.

  • Drive cost optimization through spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and data-driven sourcing decisions.

  • Support demand planning and purchasing, translating forecasts into purchase orders while managing inventory risks.

Job requirements

🌟 About you

Must-haves

  • 5–8 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within hardware, manufacturing, or consumer electronics.

  • Experience building or scaling procurement processes and supplier networks.

  • AI-native mindset and comfort using AI tools or automation in daily work.

  • Experience with BOM-driven procurement and working with engineering teams.

  • Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with a focus on total cost of ownership.

  • Experience sourcing mechanical parts, electronics, or regulated/food-grade components.

  • Strong analytical mindset and experience tracking procurement KPIs.

  • Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).

Bonus points

  • Experience with AI agents, RPA, or automation in procurement workflows.

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers (CM/EMS).

  • Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (NetSuite, SAP Business One, Odoo).

  • Experience with international logistics or import/export compliance.

  • Knowledge of sustainable or circular procurement.

✨ Why join us?

🚆 Travel compensation >10km

📈 Equity through our Aquablu for All plan – because everyone shares in what we’re building

🌴 26 paid vacation days

👴 Pension Plan by Zwitserleven

☀️ Quarterly team events at our HQ in Amsterdam (Houthavens)

💧 Unlimited Aquablu (of course)

🎬 Curious about our story & culture? Check our documentaries on Youtube!

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The story of Aquablu