Technical Purchase Specialist

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Technical Purchase Specialist

You will join product development projects at an early stage and help ensure that new components can be manufactured, sourced and delivered reliably. Acting as a link between R&D, procurement, the supply chain organization and suppliers, you will help turn evolving technical requirements into a sustainable supply chain setup.

What you will do:

• Represent procurement in cross-functional Tescan product development projects.
• Work with R&D and Category Managers to define new components, materials and bill of materials structures with manufacturability and sourcing feasibility in mind.
• Identify and propose suitable suppliers or manufacturing options for components whose technical parameters are still evolving.
• Contribute to supplier selection and allocation in line with established category and procurement strategies.
• Support Make or Buy decisions by considering cost, technical capability, delivery requirements and long-term supply continuity.
• Place orders for prototypes and samples, manage supplier confirmations and fulfilment, and accurately record transactions in the information system.
• Keep project documentation up to date and maintain transparency around supplier decisions, delivery schedules and project status.
• Participate in Supply Chain meetings, inventory optimization activities and other technical procurement tasks.

What we expect:

• You have a technical education, such as industrial engineering or a related field, or a background in project management.
• You bring at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a technical environment.
• You can manage several assignments at the same time and work confidently with complex information from different sources.
• You are comfortable working with technical ambiguity and product definitions that continue to evolve during development.
• You can translate the needs of R&D and Production Engineering into clear and practical supplier requirements.
• You consider alternative scenarios and make decisions that support product performance and long-term business continuity.
• You communicate clearly and work constructively with colleagues across the company and with external partners.
• You communicate in English at a minimum B2 level.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work - your ideas and skills help enable discoveries that make an impact.
• A community that grows together - collaborate with colleagues from around the world and discover long-term opportunities here.
• A welcoming environment - our Brno offices are located next to a forest, in a city known for its culture, family life and friendly atmosphere.
• Support at every step - whether you are starting out, relocating or looking for a new challenge, you will always find support.
• Benefits you will value - financial bonuses, flexible cafeteria benefits worth up to CZK 24,000 per year through Benefit Plus, a meal contribution, free coffee, a mobile tariff and language courses.
• Time for yourself - 5 weeks of holiday, 2 sick days and 1 volunteering day.

Interested in this position? Send us your CV. We look forward to receiving your application.

Work with both halves of your brain and your whole heart.

At TESCAN, you will collaborate on technically unique solutions that help enable discoveries around the world. Join a team where precision meets functionality, where your ideas are heard and where your impact is truly visible. Work with innovative colleagues across the globe and enjoy the journey as much as the results at the end.

TESCAN is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.