Senior Buyer

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We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with strong negotiation and contracting skills to join our multi-disciplinary Procurement Department in Delft, the Netherlands. You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, goods and services across multiple categories to support and maintain Allseas’ fleet, offices and yards, and to support the effective execution of projects.

Candidates will have the ability to successfully multi-task, possess strong negotiation and communication skills, able to use his/her experience in a lead position and be comfortable and experienced working in a fast moving and high-paced environment. We are looking for someone who will be keen to develop and grow within the role and organisation to take on additional challenges and responsibilities.

Your role

• Manage, monitor and process purchase order administration
• Liaise with internal clients to compile requirements for sourcing of materials and services
• Review internal requisitions and check correctness (incl. all required back up correspondence)
• Issue RFQ/RFPs and evaluate quotations
• Negotiate bids and quotations
• Place POs per Allseas standard (incl. Allseas terms and conditions)
• Expedite POs and ensure timely receipt of goods, documents and certificates in accordance with the (technical) specifications
• Verify and approve invoices
• Coach the (Junior) Buyers
• Review on a regular basis terms and conditions and propose changes for incorporation in Allseas standard
• Prepare bid evaluation sheets and executive summaries
• Follow up and settle VOs, claims and/or disputes
• Analyse the supplier market (structures, market shares, prices, technology, products etc.)
• Prepare purchasing overviews for company strategic or economical level
• Enter into and manage frame agreements for the purchasing needs company-wide and secure compliance to these agreements
• Attend supplier sites and industry related trade exhibitions as required
• Replacement of Unit Head during holidays/illness

What we expect from you

• HBO Technical
• NEVI 2 or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ purchasing experience in a similar environment (offshore, shipbuilding or petrochemical)
• Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing methods and techniques
• Results-driven, with a proven track record
• Experience with an ERP system (ORACLE) and Microsoft Office
• Experience with IT and facility procurement is desirable
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with a hands-on, no-nonsense mentality and an ability to work on own initiative
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel

What we offer you

• Join a team-minded and energetic department, with committed professional colleagues
• Work in a dynamic, world-leading offshore company, with short communication lines

Interested?

Apply for the role as Senior Buyer by clicking ‘Apply’. If you have specific questions related to the vacancy, please contact Ruud Lezer, Recruiter, at Allseas Engineering B.V.: +31 15 2681800

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