Category Purchaser

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About Damen

Were made for ships. From design and construction to financing and lifecycle support ships are at the core of everything we do. Guided by our values of stewardship craftsmanship fellowship and entrepreneurship we are committed to creating sustainable solutions for the maritime world.

Were on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters for the generations to come. To achieve our goal we need people who share our vision and drive.

Damen Workboats

Within the Damen Shipyards Group Damen Workboats focuses on the development design and construction of tugs dredgers and workboats. Our strength lies in series production of smart-customized standard designs enabling us to deliver innovative standardized solutions that respond to both current and emerging market demands. By maintaining a careful balance between quality service price and delivery time we provide our clients with reliable and competitive vessels worldwide.

The Category Purchaser position is part of the Supply Chain department within Damen Workboats which brings together the teams of Procurement Category Management Supply Chain Engineering Material Planning and Standards & Documentation. Together these teams ensure a reliable efficient and high-quality supply chain.

Your role as a Category Purchaser
As a Category Purchaser you are responsible for the procurement of essential components such as engines systems windows and valves. Playing a key role in the supply chain that supports the production of our workboats at shipyards in Vietnam Turkey China and the United Arab Emirates.

In recent years our procurement organization has evolved from a project-based to a category-based structure. The next phase focuses on further strengthening and maturing our supply this role you manage the day-to-day purchasing activities for a dedicated group of suppliers and closely monitor performance through KPIs such as on-time delivery completeness of part data and quality close alignment with Category Management and our suppliers you ensure contracts and pricing remain accurate and up to date while continuously identifying opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership.

You take ownership of placing purchase orders yourself where required while also coordinating and delegating purchasing activities with operational buyers within our team and at our international addition you actively contribute to supplier development and process improvement initiatives. Therefore collaboration is key: you work closely with colleagues from Material Planning Category Management and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable efficient and high-quality supply chain.

What will you do
As a Category Purchaser your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating purchasing processes and ensuring timely delivery of materials for the production of our vessels.
• Enhancing supplier performance through the initiation and participation in supplier development initiatives.
• Early identifying supply chain risks and disruptions and escalating them when necessary.
• Keeping our ERP system up to date and ensuring accurate administrative records.
• Contributing to improvement programs in our global supply chain.
• Aligning purchasing activities with Material Planning and our international shipyards to support smooth production operations.

What do you bring

• A bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in international procurement or supply chain role preferably in a process-driven industry.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch (mandatory) and English.
• Experience with ERP systems (knowledge of SAP is a bonus).
• A proactive hands-on mentality with a service-oriented attitude.

What we offer

At Damen we invest today in the future of tomorrowand we do this together. Thats why we continuously invest in your development both professionally and personally so that we keep learning and growing together. Damen offers (for a full-time position):

• A dynamic international working environment focused on technology and innovation;
• A competitive salary (depending on knowledge and experience) and a profit-sharing scheme;
• At least 27 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days;
• A strong focus on professional and personal development among others through our Damen Academy;
• An active social network with events and sports activities within the Damen Group;
• Participation in a pension scheme;
• Travel expense reimbursement for commuting between home and work.

Why join Damen Workboats
At Damen youll have the opportunity to develop yourself in an international dynamic work environment. We offer a workplace where innovation teamwork and personal growth are at the forefront. Together were shaping the future of the maritime industry!

Ready to come on board
Apply today and discover how you can contribute to the innovation of workboats at Damen Workboats.

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