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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Project Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchiedam, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum MBO level 4 diploma, NEVI 1 or comparable purchasing knowledge, and at least 3 years of experience in technical and tactical purchasing are required; experience in a maritime or project-driven environment is preferred.
  • The candidate must analyze complex issues quickly, identify opportunities, and translate them into an effective, pragmatic approach.
  • The candidate must be able to build lasting relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and act as a persuasive counterpart.
  • The candidate must have commercial acumen, maintain command of their procurement files, and be motivated by negotiation and securing favorable deals.
  • The candidate must work purposefully, plan and organize effectively, and maintain oversight in a dynamic project environment.
  • Fluent spoken and written Dutch and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Translate project and customer requirements into technical purchasing specifications in collaboration with work preparers and project management.
  • Purchase materials and outsource services for repair, maintenance, and conversion projects.
  • Prepare requests for quotation, assess quotations based on price, quality, and delivery time, and select the best supplier solution.
  • Negotiate prices, contract terms, and delivery times with suppliers to achieve optimal project outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while actively identifying new suppliers and market opportunities.
  • Monitor deliveries, check order confirmations, identify deviations, and contribute to commercial decision-making and continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a maritime or project-driven environment.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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