Location: The Netherlands or London, with hybrid working options.
About Us
Machnet Medical Robotics (MMR), founded in 2020, is on a mission to revolutionize medical robotics. Our guiding principle is simple: innovation must improve patient outcomes, support clinicians without disrupting workflows, and empower healthcare staff rather than adding burden.
MMR is a well-funded company with long-term investors and a strong financial foundation. Our talented hardware and software team has successfully developed a fully functional prototype of our medical robotic platform, which has already undergone successful animal trials. With the prototype validated, we are now entering the next phase: perfecting the mechanical design for production, ensuring safety, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability as we prepare to bring our technology to hospitals worldwide.
About the Role
As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy, ensuring reliable supply of high-quality components and materials, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost and process improvements. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional experienced in sourcing complex components and managing supplier quality in a regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for critical components and materials.
- Negotiate favourable terms, including cost, lead times, quality, and payment conditions.
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform supplier audits in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
Cost & Risk Management
- Analyse total cost of ownership and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including geopolitical, financial, or quality risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D and Engineering during New Product Introduction to source innovative and compliant materials.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and MDR requirements.
- Collaborate with Operations to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate supplier data, purchase orders, and pricing records in the ERP system.
- Prepare regular reports on spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier KPIs.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably in the medical device, high-precision manufacturing, or regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Excel for data analysis.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and MDR regulations.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Experiences We Value
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
You will play a key role building the manufacturing operations team. You will build the foundation of the supply chain for a disruptive medical robotics system while at the same time building future-proof business processes for purchasing and supply-chain in a new and innovative company with a global footprint.
Equally important, we believe that technology must serve people responsibly. At MMR, we value human-centered innovation, moral integrity, and long-term responsibility. This applies not only to how we design our products, but also to how we treat our employees: with respect, care, and a commitment to their well-being and growth.
What We Offer
- Join an international and interdisciplinary team based in the Netherlands (Zwolle) and Central London fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
- Contribute to a rapidly growing medical device startup with ambitious global impact goals, making a significant difference in healthcare.
- A central London office with a well-equipped prototyping space. Access continuous learning and professional development through training programs, workshops, and conferences.
- Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports every team member.
- An attractive salary package, competitive with industry standards.
Date posted: 8 October 2025
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