Tactical Project Buyer (junior)
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Job Location:
Vlissingen - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group where 12000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty
The role
Are you the junior Procurement professional looking for the next challenge Then this (junior) Tactical Project Buyer position at Damen Naval might be just the right opportunity for you. As the (junior) Tactical Project Buyer within our experienced Procurement team you will be responsible for contracting the necessary products materials and services crucial for our shipbuilding projects. You will also perform contract management activities and develop and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers initiate market research to monitor and report on cost trends your domain. You will also work closely with a team of expert colleagues helping you to grow and to playing a vital role in ensuring project success through effective procurement. The official job title for this position is Purchaser a role where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience in the coming years.
Key accountabilities
In this role your responsibilities will include:
Managing and coordinating the entire procurement process according to established procedures and project boundaries.
Initiating market research and fostering supplier development to secure and maintain a reliable supplier base.
Researching qualifying and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors.
Contribute to improvement processes with suppliers driven by supplier qualification and evaluation.
Consolidating and providing reliable data for budgeting and cost price calculations.
Contribute to the development and implementation of improvements of for standardized processes and framework agreements and meticulously monitoring and maintaining them.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
2 years of procurement experience preferably in a technical environment.
Bachelors degree in a technical (business administration) field.
Nevi-1 and Nevi-2 certifications or a willingness to obtain them.
Negotiation skills combined with assertiveness and a self-driven well-organized approach.
Good command of Dutch and English both written and spoken.
Excellent references as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
What we offer
At Damen Naval we highly value our employees and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
Profit sharing based on company results.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position please submit your application with your CV and cover letter along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval please visit the Damen Naval website the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Data Entry
- Procurement
- Cost Management
- Algebra
- HR Sourcing
- Math
- Produce Experience
- ERP Systems
- MRP
About Company
We are family owned & client-driven company since 1927. Damen Group becomes the world's most sustainable and connected shipbuilder. We are building your future!
