Maritime Tactical Project Buyer

Company Profile
Our client is the maritime division of an international shipbuilding group with over 12,000 employees worldwide. From locations in the Netherlands, Romania, and Germany, they deliver high-quality defense and naval ships, supported by a professional and technically driven culture.

Job Description
As a Tactical Project Buyer, you are responsible for contracting all necessary materials, products, and services for shipbuilding projects. You act as a link between project teams, suppliers, and the procurement team, ensuring timely delivery under the right conditions.

Your responsibilities as a Tactical Project Buyer:

• Managing procurement processes for tactical and project-related purchases;
• Drafting and extending contracts, purchase orders, and framework agreements;
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers and monitoring their performance;
• Analyzing procurement conditions and price trends within assigned product categories;
• Coordinating request for quotations (RFQs) and selecting suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership;
• Ensuring timely processing of orders and follow-up until delivery;
• Supporting budget management and cost-saving initiatives;
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, ISO standards, and internal guidelines.

Job Requirements

• HBO working and thinking level, preferably in Supply Chain, Technical Business Administration, or similar;
• Several years of experience in tactical or project procurement (preferably in technology or maritime sector);
• Experience with supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement processes;
• Analytical and numerically skilled, with an eye for cost control;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is a plus;
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.

Employment Conditions

• Competitive salary up to €7.500 matching your experience;
• Attractive secondary employment conditions such as pension scheme, travel allowance, and extra leave days;
• Opportunities for personal development and education;
• Hybrid work model with a combination of home and on-site work;
• Working within an international and technical environment with short lines of communication and significant responsibility.

Interested?
Are you excited about a commercial procurement role within advanced shipbuilding projects? Apply now and strengthen the procurement team!