Supply Chain Officer

About this position

As a Supply Chain Officer within PIXEurope, you will develop, organise and manage the supply chain required to establish, qualify and operate the Pilot Line.

Interested? Join TNO as a Supply Chain Officer in Eindhoven and help PIXEurope translate technological development into reliable and scalable pilot production.

What will be your role?

PIXEurope is developing a European Pilot Line for integrated photonics. Over the coming years, it will evolve from a development environment into a professionally managed pilot production facility, with the longer-term aim of further industrialisation and larger-scale production.

As a Supply Chain Officer, you will help establish the supply chain needed to support this growth. You will ensure a controlled transition from development to pilot production and support further industrialisation and the transfer to production scale. To achieve this, you will develop and manage the supply chain, ensuring that equipment, wafers, materials, components, services and external processing capacity are available on time, at the required quality and at the right total cost.

The future organisational structure of PIXEurope is also part of this development. Depending on further growth and decision-making, PIXEurope may eventually continue as a more independent organisation or become part of another organisation. In that case, the organisation and its employees may also transition to the new environment. This position therefore offers the opportunity not only to help establish a new Pilot Line, but potentially also to contribute to the further development of an independent European organisation for integrated photonics.

You will work in an international high-tech environment where technological development, semiconductor and photonics manufacturing, specialised equipment, materials and external production processes come together. You will connect Engineering, Operations, Quality, Project Management, Procurement, Legal & Contracting and Finance with international suppliers and partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the end-to-end supply chain for the PIXEurope Pilot Line. Translate the project portfolio, technology roadmap, proposals, customer demand and planned pilot runs into integrated demand, supply and capacity plans.
• Ensure the timely availability of equipment, wafers, materials, chemicals, components, spare parts, services and external processing capacity. Monitor critical milestones, lead times, supplier capacity, material availability, quality and delivery commitments.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with strategic technology partners and equipment and material suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and risks, conduct supplier reviews and initiate improvement actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Procurement on supplier selection, qualification, audits, make-or-buy decisions and supply chain risk assessments. Collaborate with Procurement and Legal & Contracting on complex negotiations, contractual changes, claims and escalations.
• Act as the primary point of contact within PIXEurope for operational and tactical supplier management of critical suppliers. Work independently within established policies and delegated authority, and escalate issues in a timely manner when continuity, quality, schedules, budgets or compliance are at risk.

What we expect from you

You are comfortable working in an international high-tech environment where technological development, manufacturing processes and suppliers are closely connected. You understand the needs of technical professionals and can balance technical, operational, commercial and contractual interests.

You have strong technical and business insight and can make well-informed decisions, even when dealing with complex or incomplete information. You understand the implications of decisions, ask critical questions and build support for the chosen approach.

Suppliers and colleagues value your open and professional attitude, expertise and ability to influence others. You can move effectively between strategic development, tactical supplier management and resolving operational supply issues.

You have:

• A completed bachelor's or master's degree in a technical or business-related field, such as Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supplier management, procurement, operations or industrialisation.
• Experience in the semiconductor, photonics or a comparable high-tech industry.
• Experience with demand and capacity planning, supply assurance, inventory management, spare parts management and complex supply challenges.
• Experience working with strategic or critical suppliers, including supplier performance management, qualifications, audits and supplier improvement.
• The ability to operate effectively at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to carefully balance different internal and external interests.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Dutch and English is required.

What you'll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 5,650 and € 8,072 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13^th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave plus a flexible holiday that can be used on a cultural, religious, or otherwise important day of your choosing (on a full-time basis).
• An employer working towards a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment where every employee can flourish, with various initiatives such as Jong TNO, numerous expertise based guilds, Rainbow Community and Round Tables on diverse inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 or 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

TNO as an employer

Our people are at the heart of TNO. Their curiosity, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset make it possible to deliver high-impact research and innovations that contribute to society’s sustainable wellbeing and prosperity. That is why we invest in an inspiring and inclusive working environment where colleagues can excel, have autonomy and continue to grow.

Your talent and ambition have every opportunity to flourish at TNO. You work with experts (both within and beyond TNO), have access to advanced technology and the freedom to explore, experiment and innovate. Our strength lies in independence, reliability and collaboration. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. By working with businesses and government, and by connecting different perspectives, we strengthen our innovative capability and create responsible, meaningful results.

At TNO, we believe this is our time to help society, government and business move forward faster. Together with driven colleagues, you turn knowledge into concrete innovations or ventures that truly make a difference by combining the power of science and entrepreneurship. And in doing so, you make your mark on our time.

The selection process

Please apply before the 25th of November, 2026. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.
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