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title: 'Senior Procurement Specialist at Robin Radar'
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# Senior Procurement Specialist at Robin Radar

- **Company:** Robin Radar
- **Location:** Delft, Netherlands
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/robin-radar/c02bbafa-0c39-4b13-88d1-94afcfb63b03

## Job description

Keep our supply chain moving – ensuring 100% material availability for next-level radar systems. As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you keep our supply chain running smoothly and secure critical components for high-tech radars. You own key supplier relationships, resolve complex delivery bottlenecks, and mentor junior buyers across the team. Working closely with Production, Logistics, Service & Support, and Sales, you ensure parts arrive on time. You report to the Head of Procurement and keep our production line moving without a hitch.

## What you'll do

- Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms and pricing. Focus on high-complexity categories like PCBs, custom cabling, and computer components.
- Supplier relationship management: Manage daily vendor operations and build strong long-term relationships with critical suppliers. Conduct regular performance reviews and on-site visits to drive continuous improvement.
- Operational supply chain support: Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams. Resolve daily supply chain showstoppers and coordinate non-conformances quickly across departments.
- Data integrity and system accuracy: Maintain precise supplier and category data in our ERP system. Keep lead times, contact details, and BOM cost prices up to date at all times.
- Process improvement and escalation: Act as the primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and bottlenecks. Identify process gaps and implement practical automation to boost purchasing efficiency.

## What you bring

- BA or MSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience in technical manufacturing.
- Strong background in sourcing electronics, PCBs, cabling, and computing hardware.
- Deep expertise in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and MRP logic.
- Fluent English, both spoken and written.
- Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and high attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player comfortable communicating across diverse cultures and technical teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you. A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

## What we offer

- Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;
- Comprehensive pension plan;
- Commuting allowance;
- 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);
- Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
- High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;
- An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;
- As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world. We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH. Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning? You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.

## About Robin Radar

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Robin Radar Systems provides advanced 3D bird and drone detection radar systems for aviation, defense, security, and wind energy markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Parcom in October 2024)
- **Headquarters**: The Hague, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was established in 2010; specific founders not listed in available sources)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Security, Aviation, Renewable Energy (wind farms)
- Target customers: Civil and military aviation authorities, wind farm operators, government infrastructure agencies, defense and security organizations (B2B, enterprise, government)
- Mission or purpose: "Provide actionable information that increases safety, for humans and wildlife alike" – safer skies for people and wildlife.

## Products & Services
- **[IRIS®]**: Drone detection radar system. 360° azimuth coverage, 3D tracking, classification using micro-Doppler and deep neural networks (DNN). 29 kg, API for integration, on-the-move capable, tested against military environmental standards.
- **[MAX®]**: 3D bird detection radar. 360° coverage, 1-second scan speed, bird size classification, strategic data analysis with Report Viewer. Used for bird strike prevention at airfields and bird monitoring at wind farms.
- **[ELVIRA®]**: Likely another radar system (mentioned in LinkedIn profile but not detailed on main site; possibly a variant for specific use cases).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Parcom in 2024; terms not public)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: $32.0M (estimated, LinkedIn data); Total Funding: 4 rounds (Corporate Round 2010, Series A 2011 led by Inkef and Mainport Innovation Fund, Venture Round 2012, Private Equity Round 2024 from Parcom)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Inkef, Mainport Innovation Fund, Parcom (acquiring entity)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 53.1% YoY (176 employees, +78 people); 23 active job postings (+35.3% YoY); operates in 6 countries (Netherlands, US, Sweden, Singapore, France, Belgium); 35+ patents registered; 40 years of radar heritage (company heritage claims 40 years of radar science, though founded in 2010).

## Competitive Advantages
- Specialized in small object detection (birds, bats, drones) with 360° 3D coverage – most radars provide only 2D or directional coverage.
- Proprietary deep neural network classification (DNN) combined with micro-Doppler for high accuracy.
- 35+ registered patents protecting core technology.
- 40 years of cumulative radar engineering heritage (team expertise).
- Seamless integration via API, deployable in minutes, on-the-move capability for military use.
- Certified "Great Place to Work Netherlands" with 88% employee satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling in defense, security, and wind energy markets globally.
- Expand team across all departments (Commercial, Innovation & Development, Operations, Enablement) to support growth.
- Strengthen AI/ML capabilities in radar classification.
- Maintain leadership in bird and drone detection radar as threats (drones) and environmental regulations (wind farm bird monitoring) increase.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Great Place to Work" certified; 88% of employees say they genuinely value working here. Culture described as fair, inclusive, with approachable leadership and real follow-up on employee feedback (bi-weekly pulse checks).
- **Flexibility**: Hybrid model (most roles based in The Hague); core hours 10:00-15:00; flexible scheduling; €700 budget to set up home office.
- **Benefits**: 30 paid days off, pension plan, relocation support (case-by-case), visa sponsorship (case-by-case), Robin Minds Learning Programme, regular team gatherings and drinks.
- **Team**: 200+ employees from 35+ nationalities; English is working language; international environment.
- **Growth**: Not a rigid promotion timeline; opportunities arise as company evolves; compensation structured using Korn Ferry methodology with annual market benchmarking. EU pay transparency ranges coming soon.
- **Work style**: Emphasis on depth of expertise, real impact, and collaborative problem-solving. "Come for the tech, stay for the team."

## Sources
1. [robinradar.com](https://www.robinradar.com/) – Company overview, products, markets, heritage
2. [careers.robinradar.com](https://careers.robinradar.com/working-with-us) – Culture, benefits, FAQs, Great Place to Work details
3. [linkedin.com](https://nl.linkedin.com/company/robin-radar-systems-b-v-) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, headcount growth, job postings
4. [careers.robinradar.com](https://careers.robinradar.com/) – Careers landing page, teams, benefits

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