A leading industrial company is currently going through a global transformation and looking to grow its procurement team due to experiencing high demand. They have over 150 years of experience across the engineering, marine, manufacturing and industrial space with more than 100 vessels across 6 fleets. They pride themselves on innovation and sustainability and are looking to transform their current operations in to one that only uses renewable energy.
Responsibilities:
* The global commodity buyer is a critical part of the development process and is responsible for all procurement activities associated with metallic, mechanical, machinery parts among others
* Conduct and execute global procurement market analysis
* Identify, define and implement strategies with the technical, quality, R&D and engineering team with regards to cost optimisation and supplier coordination
* Conduct supplier selection processes and evaluations with the integration of a modern software and specialist team
* Create tender implementation progression tracker and implement awards
* Lead and negotiate prices and contracts with international suppliers and services
* Optimize the existing supplier network by conducting supplier evaluations and analysis
* Consistently implement strategies to optimize quality and create cost efficiencies
* Conduct internal value and cost analysis cross departmentally with all suppliers
Skills and Experience Required
* Fluent English (Dutch is advantageous)
* Bachelor's Degree minimum - preferably in mechanical engineering or any technical studies
* 3 plus year's experience purchasing
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to travel 20% to visit suppliers
Benefits
* Structured career progression plan
* International travel opportunities
* Flexible working hours
* Investment in employee development and training programmes
* Training courses to learn the Dutch Language
