Logistics Procurement Specialist

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. 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.

As a Category Purchaser your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating purchasing processes and ensuring timely delivery of materials for the production of our vessels.
Early identifying supply chain risks and disruptions and escalating them when necessary.
Contributing to improvement programs in our global supply chain.
Aligning purchasing activities with Material Planning and our international shipyards to support smooth production operations.

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).
Damen offers (for a full-time position):
Travel expense reimbursement for commuting between home and work.

Together were shaping the future of the maritime industry!

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