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.

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)

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