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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As a Strategic Project Buyer at Damen Naval, you'll be at the forefront of procurement for the construction of advanced naval vessels. You'll lead strategic acquisitions, cultivate a high-performing supplier network, and expertly manage contracts. Your insights will be crucial for budgeting, and you'll spearhead category strategies, directly impacting our projects through your strategic sourcing expertise and commitment to efficiency and effectiveness.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Driving strategic procurement for advanced naval vessels, coordinating all acquisition and outsourcing activities.
- Building and nurturing a high-performing supplier network, establishing professional relationships with strategic subcontractors and suppliers.
- Conducting essential market research to inform procurement strategies and anticipate cost and sector shifts.
- Managing comprehensive supplier contracts, ensuring their precise execution and adherence to cost variables.
- Leading improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers, utilizing qualifications and evaluations to enhance performance.
- Guiding category teams in defining and executing strategies, while providing crucial data for budget and cost price calculations.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained in a technical environment with complex projects and project management.
- Thorough knowledge and experience with strategic sourcing principles.
- Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness, combined with an independent, well-structured, and hands-on mentality.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in a technical field, complemented by Nevi-1 and Nevi-2 certifications or a willingness to pursue them.
- Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- Available to frequently work from our headquarter in Vlissingen.
- Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
Profit sharing based on company results.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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