Project Buyer

About the role

What will you be doing? As a Project Buyer , you play a leading role within projects when it comes to sourcing project-specific components. A key part of this role is ensuring delivery timelines, quality, and quantity requirements are met, while achieving the best balanced solution in terms of scope, quality, and cost. In addition to your project-related responsibilities, which form the core of your role, you will manage your own purchasing categories. For these categories, you will develop category plans, negotiate and manage contracts, and ensure our projects are optimally supported. Your responsibilities include: Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential new suppliers within the project environment and negotiate supplier contracts. Manage existing supplier relationships by monitoring, measuring, and evaluating performance in terms of quality, delivery, and quantity. Drive process improvements, proactively provide recommendations, and contribute to the continued professionalization of our procurement department. What do we offer you? You will join a dynamic and technical project environment where leadership and entrepreneurship are valued, and where there is plenty of opportunity to develop yourself and your team. Here's what you'll get: A competitive salary between €5000 and €6500 per month (based on full-time employment), depending on your knowledge and experience. An informal, down-to-earth working atmosphere with short communication lines and committed colleagues. An international working environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. 31 vacation days and an attractive pension scheme through PMT. A laptop and mobile phone to support you in your role. And there's more: With WeConnect , you stay connected with colleagues. Think: sports activities, a staff association, a company webshop and many other perks. Who are you? Your strong communication skills and ability to connect with both internal and external stakeholders are essential for success in this role. In addition, you bring perseverance, self-confidence, and strong business acumen. You enjoy collaborating with suppliers and supply chain partners and are not afraid to tackle procurement challenges. In short, working together to achieve the best integrated solution in a multidisciplinary environment is what energizes you. You bring: Extensive experience working in a project-based environment and the ability to perform well under pressure. Bachelor's degree level (HBO) working and thinking ability, preferably in a technical or commercial field, supplemented with NEVI 1 certification. Several years of experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Category Manager. Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract management. Affinity with technology and technical environments. Are you ready to strengthen our international procurement team and do you share our passion for the maritime industry and procurement?