Buyer Zoetermeer

Vacatureomschrijving

Do you have experience in the selection, management, and monitoring of vendors? Would you like to manage the procurement of goods and services for offshore projects?

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We are looking for a Buyer to manage various aspects of the procurement process.

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Tasks & responsibilities: 

• Manage and execute the procurement of goods and services for a designated vessel, asset, or operational base/workshop.
• Plan and implement Forwarding & Expediting strategies to ensure the timely arrival of goods and services without undue delay or penalty, including customs clearance. 
• Operate within standardised SCM policies, processes, and systems, leveraging these systems to provide relevant and quality metrics. 
• Manage defined elements of the supply chain process, working within cross-functional teams to collaborate with vendors on cost improvement and value delivery. 
• Capitalise on lessons learned and ensure that procurement activities are performed following best practices, striving to mitigate risks while consistently promoting safety and integrity. 
• Contribute to the selection, management, and monitoring of vendors.
• Participate in the evaluation of vendors.
• Proactively support internal clients such as Vessel Teams, ROV, and project teams by performing assigned SCM activities. 
• Maintain contact with vendors, including appropriate site visits, throughout the entire procurement process to ensure adherence to quality and deadlines. 
• Maintain and produce appropriate reports and logs for all relevant internal parties, proactively highlighting issues to ensure early identification and resolution. 

Gevraagd

• Proven experience in procurement and associated commercial activities within the Energy industry. 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products; experience with SAP & SAP Ariba is desirable. 
• Background in Marine/Vessel Supply Chain Management with exposure to procurement processes and familiarity with RFQ/tendering. 
• Knowledge of market and industry suppliers and service providers. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills, consistently acting with professionalism and integrity. 
• Analytical skills with the ability to work with detail and accuracy. 
• Proactive planning and organising skills, capable of identifying and prioritising work effectively to meet multiple, often competing deadlines. 
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership, capable of working unsupervised and supporting wider team activities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced 24/7 global business. 
• Proactive with a solutions-based approach. 
• Committed to continuous improvement, actively identifying and driving change opportunities.