We redefine what an earplug should sound, look and feel like. Whether it’s hearing protection or comfort for your ears, Loop enables you to live life at your volume. Our founders Maarten and Dimitri started Loop back with a big idea. And a chronic ringing in their ears. Since then, we’ve helped more than 3,500,000 customers around the world to find quiet, enjoy great experiences and keep unwanted noise at bay.
In 2023 we grew from almost 100 Loopers to over 250 people. And that’s a number we would have to keep updating every month, as we are planning to double the team once again, this year.
Our headquarters are based in Antwerp, but with hubs in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and New York, we’re dotted all over the globe.
Not to brag about it, but we’ve recently won the EY Scale up of the year award, the Deloitte Fast50 award (for the second year in a row) and a couple of other amazing (international) prices. The New York Times named us ‘best earplugs for concerts’ and thousands of noise-sensitive customers call us a ‘life changer’.
Here's more about Maarten & Dimitri's founders story: https://www.loopearplugs.com/blogs/blog/the-founders-story
5+ years of procurement experience in the electronics industry | Hybrid | Antwerp / Amsterdam / Shenzhen
Make an impact as a Senior Strategic Buyer, where your expertise will shape the future of Loop’s active products. From sourcing high-tech components to negotiating strategic deals, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our active products lead in both quality and innovation. Your contributions will drive the performance of our innovative earwear with technology, helping Loop stay at the forefront of technological advancement while balancing sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Driving innovation in wearable and hearable technology
As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will shape the future of our electronic products by strategically sourcing critical components like sensors, Bluetooth modules, and batteries. You’ll work closely with the R&D, engineering, and design teams, ensuring materials meet product requirements while staying within budget. You’ll use your market knowledge to identify the best suppliers, build long-term relationships, and influence our sourcing strategies to drive cost savings and enhance the sustainability of our products. You'll report to Robbert, our Manager Procurement.
Your other responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to evaluate suppliers for electronic components used in hearables and wearables.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with product development timelines.
- Lead negotiations, fostering sustainable partnerships with key suppliers in Asia.
- Manage supplier performance to meet Loop’s quality and delivery standards.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to adapt sourcing strategies.
How you’ll succeed as a Senior Strategic Buyer
Your ability to analyze market trends, negotiate effectively, and manage supplier relationships will ensure our products are built on the best possible materials. Communication and collaboration across teams will be essential to aligning our procurement with the company’s ambitious goals. You’ll need to bring resilience to meet the challenges of a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, leveraging your expertise to make data-driven decisions that keep Loop ahead of the curve.
These key competences will set you up for success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- 5+ years of strategic procurement experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or hearables.
- Proven track record in sourcing components like sensors and MEMS microphones.
- Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Strong analytical skills for market research and cost analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across global teams.
Location: We're open for candidates close to our office in Antwerp or Amsterdam, or in Shenzhen.
- In 2023, we won Scale-up of the year (according to EY — awarded December 2023), and we want you to scale and grow with us.
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Our culture? We’re all about enabling growth by giving our team full autonomy to manage their own projects, be a thought leader, and truly make an impact on the company.
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We take care of our people. So, we pay them what they’re worth. We benchmark each salary extensively against local market data.
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Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust. And we trust you to get on with your job, so there’ll be no micromanaging or peeking over your shoulder from us.
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Benefits: Our benefits are all aimed towards looking after your health, and enabling you to live life to the fullest. So everything from health insurance and retirement savings to the latest tools is covered.
Come as you are, our equal opportunities employer statement
Loop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.
Live life at your volume. 🎶 We'll take care of your ears.
What We Do
Our story began when Loop's founders, Maarten and Dimitri, had a common problem: ringing ears after a night out. They discovered that they were not alone, as 1 in 4 adults suffer from hearing damage. But why weren't they wearing earplugs? This question sparked the inception of Loop.
At Loop, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way earplugs look, feel, and sound. Whether you need hearing protection or simply want to ensure comfort for your ears, Loop allows you to live life at your own volume.
Based in Antwerp with offices in Amsterdam, New York, and Shanghai, we are a rapidly growing team of over 250 people. .
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