Careers

About us

Wygwam, a division of the Niko Group, is a dynamic organization specializing in innovative solutions. We are currently looking for a strategic Senior Buyer to join our procurement team and play a pivotal role in optimizing our global supply chain.

As a Senior Buyer, you will be the driving force behind our international sourcing strategies for electronic components and technical materials. You will bridge the gap between technical requirements and supplier capabilities, working closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Quality. By optimizing our total cost of ownership and mitigating risks, you ensure our commercial readiness and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Build, own, and implement (international) sourcing strategies for electronic components and technical materials

• Select, evaluate, and contract suppliers that align with our high standards for quality and innovation

• Lead comprehensive contract negotiations focusing on pricing, quality, delivery terms, and SLAs

• Manage and nurture supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews to drive continuous excellence

• Monitor market developments proactively and identify potential supply chain risks before they impact operations

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Quality departments to ensure seamless alignment between procurement and technical needs

• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), lead times, and inventory levels across the board

• Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects within our procurement and supply chain processes

  
  

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• More as 5 years of experience as a Senior Buyer, specifically within a technical or electronics environment – Preferably in a leadership role

• Solid knowledge of electronic components (such as PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, and EMS)

• Proven experience working with international suppliers, particularly in Asia and Europe

• Strong negotiation skills paired with a highly analytical and strategic mindset

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems to streamline procurement processes

• Dutch speaking, Business fluent English

What we offer

• A dynamic role: Step into an environment brimming with professionalism where you can make a tangible impact by reshaping our procurement and supply chain strategies

• Attractive salary and additional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a package of additional benefits

• Self-development and growth opportunities: Explore a world where we focus on your growth and development

• Initiative is rewarded: We value initiative and encourage you to make your mark on our sourcing strategies and continuous improvement projects

• Engagement in innovation: At Wygwam, we never stand still. You'll be actively involved in sourcing the components that bring our new, high-quality solutions to life

• Investment in growth: Join a company that invests in growth and has a vision for the future, where you play an essential role

• A permanent contract with full-time hours

At Wygwam, we strive to provide an environment where you can thrive, grow, and develop yourself. Join us and be part of an inspiring journey towards success and progress.

Wygwam, a division of Niko, designs electrical and electronic solutions that make buildings work better for everyone who lives and works in them. By reducing energy consumption, increasing lighting comfort and safety, and ensuring that all applications work seamlessly together. Buildings equipped with Wygwam solutions are more efficient, can be controlled remotely, and interact within larger ecosystems.

Every day, we ask ourselves just one question: How can we make buildings work better for you?

Who are we looking for?

A tech-savvy Field and Support Engineer with expertise in Home Automation and Energy Management.

Within our Customer Service department, you and your team provide L2 technical advice and support to professional customers and users. You are the point of contact for more complex technical issues. In addition, you inform and advise all L1 support teams across Europe to help them acquire the right knowledge within your area of expertise.

You handle phone and written inquiries regarding new or more complex technical issues involving Niko and/or connected systems. You analyze, conduct in-depth investigations, and search for appropriate solutions. You use remote tools and, when necessary, also perform on-site interventions.

You develop expertise in one or more technologies or products, with a focus on energy management. You act as a key point of contact, initiate root cause analyses, and work on structural solutions and product improvements in collaboration with Product Management and R&D.

You provide professional technical services on-site, supporting installers in implementing and configuring the desired functionalities.

You document solutions and answers to technical questions and issues as input for the Knowledge Base. You also train your colleagues.

You proactively contribute ideas regarding new support tools, knowledge management, and process and service optimization, while maintaining regular contact and sharing insights with Product Management and R&D.

Profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably electronics or computer science.

• Expertise in, or strong affinity with, Home Automation and Energy Management.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

• Dynamic and flexible team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.

• Independent worker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with customers, colleagues, and other departments.

• Very good command of Dutch, French, and English.

• Proficient in MS Office and software systems.

What do we offer?

An engaging, challenging, and varied role within a professional environment that offers training, development opportunities, and career growth.

An attractive salary, complemented by a comprehensive package of fringe benefits, forms just the foundation of our offer.

Equally important is that you will join a no-nonsense company that does what it says and says what it does. A company that never stands still, but continuously launches new high-quality solutions. A company with friendly, open colleagues you can rely on. In short, a company that fully supports and challenges you.

As an Application Software Developer in the Wygwam R&D team, you contribute to the software development of our IoT solutions for building automation, and its different applications on mobile phones, computers, and custom hardware.

You are part of a multidisciplinary scrum team that takes ownership of designing and implementing our platform and its software features, with a focus on the applications.

• You are responsible for developing and maintaining new software solutions within Wygwam’s IoT portfolio.

• Estimate, execute, and implement the software solutions in accordance with our Agile software development process.

• Be a part of a multi-disciplinary agile team that takes ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining all applications within the NHC ecosystem.

• Perform code review, document, and maintain software solutions in a structured and natural way of working

• Suggest, discuss, and define the optimum interface between hardware and software

• Collaborate with our validation team on various test procedures for automated and functional tests of the implemented code

• Work closely together with the User Experience & Design team, to safeguard the usability and looks of your work

Profile

We are looking for an application software developer with a couple of years of experience. You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or similar engineering domain or equal through experience.

In addition, you have knowledge of:

• Microsoft .NET Core, C#

• .NET MAUI

• Angular

• Working with API’s

• GIT

• Object-oriented design concepts

• IOC / DI

• Unit testing, acceptance testing

The following items are considered a plus:

Knowledge of:

• Xamarin Forms

• Electron

• Jira

• Jenkins

• Networking

• Linux command line

• Native Android and/or iOS development

• MS Azure

• Being a Microsoft Certified Developer

• Experience with agile/lean methodologies

On a personal level, you are a quick learner, and a passionate application software developer who is always up to date in terms of new technology. Working in a team gives you energy, but when needed you can also work independently. You have a systematic approach in your way of working, and able to keep a sense of perspective on the different tasks. We expect you to have good communication skills and the ability to engage with many different people both internally in the department and externally. 

We offer

• A dynamic role: Step into an environment brimming with professionalism where each day presents a new challenge 

• Attractive salary and additional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a package of additional benefits 

• Self-development and growth opportunities: Explore a world where we focus on your growth and development, providing ample opportunities for personal growth 

• Initiative is rewarded: We value initiative and encourage you to make your mark on our projects 

• Engagement in innovation: At Wygwam, we never stand still. You’ll be actively involved in the launch of new, high-quality solutions, ensuring that no two days are the same 

• Investment in growth: Join a company that invests in growth and has a vision for the future, where you play an essential role 

At Wygwam, we strive to provide an environment where you can thrive, grow, and develop yourself. Join us and be part of an inspiring journey towards success and progress.