Senior Purchaser region The Hague

The Senior Purchaser works in the Purchasing department and is the team lead of a small but enthusiastic team. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the Senior Purchaser you will complement the purchase team.

You are engaged in the development of partnerships with relevant suppliers, and contracts for the supply of (critical) spare parts. You are responsible for setting up maintenance of frame agreements for repetitive products.

Your role

• Follow up requisitions from the vessels, inquires/evaluate offers and placing orders in co-operation with the Technical Superintendent;
• Requesting and evaluating quotes based on costs and technical specifications;
• Implement Company policy and Procedures as related to the procurement and supply onboard, ensure that the vessels are supplied with the required materials and services in the due times;
• Able to see opportunities to improve policies and procedures;
• Assist and provide feed-back to the superintendents on purchasing and forwarding issues;
• Advice and challenge to the superintendents on possible suppliers and commercial aspects;
• Contract management, creating and negotiation contracts;
• Follow market developments;
• Develop and maintain supplier relations;
• Ships visits;
• Wherever possible, you will contribute to continuous improvement of the relevant procurement processes.

What they expect from you

• Nevi 1 or CIPS or other relevant courses for sourcing;
• At least 5 to 7 years in purchasing with Shipping, Offshore or Shipyards Companies;
• Proven contracting experience;
• Good communication and negotiation skills;
• Management skills: e.g. coaching, delegate, integrity;
• The ability to create and maintain good working relations within the team, with internal stakeholders (technical department, vessel crew, finance department);
• Strategic act and thinking;
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing;
• Results driven, common sense and hands-on mentality;
• Full-time employment.
• Have the right to work in Netherlands.

What they offer you

Working at our client means choosing to work and develop yourself in a dynamic and internationally operating company in an ever-changing industry. You will join a team-oriented and energetic department, with committed professional colleagues. They offer you personal growth and development opportunities but also a

• Competitive salary;
• 13th month;
• Pension scheme ;
• 25 days holidays per year;
• Phone that can also be used privately;
• Commuting allowance;

Interested? Does this challenging position appeal to you and do you recognise yourself in the above profile, then we would like to hear from you!   If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Ellen +31682264910