Contract Engineer Fleet Procurement

We are currently looking for a Contract Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary Procurement Department in Delft, the Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, awarding, and managing procurement contracts and frame agreements that support safe, cost-effective and compliant operations across Allseas’ fleet and supporting departments.

You will act as the commercial and contractual interface between internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Legal department, ensuring that commercial, legal and supply risks are appropriately managed throughout the full contract lifecycle. The role suits a professional who is comfortable operating in a complex technical environment and who enjoys taking ownership of contracts with strategic impact.

Your role

In the role of Contract engineer, you will mainly focus on the following tasks:

• Execute tendering and contracting processes in line with approved procedures and governance
• Define sourcing and contracting strategies based on value, risk and market conditions
• Prepare tender documentation, including draft contracts and frame agreements
• Evaluate supplier bids and prepare contract award recommendations
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions in close cooperation with Legal
• Award and administer contracts and frame agreements in ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Manage assigned contract portfolios, including performance, variations, renewals and terminations
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial and risk-related matters
• Actively manage interfaces with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to standardisation, governance and continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement

What we expect from you

To be succesfull in the position of Contract Engineer Fleet Procurement, you should largely recognize yourself in most of the following requirements:

• BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline (technical, commercial or engineering background)
• Proven experience in contracting and procurement within offshore, energy, shipbuilding or comparable industries
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles and procurement governance
• Experience with tendering, bid evaluation and contract negotiation
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess commercial and contractual risks
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Good command of the English language
• A hands-on, structured and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently

What we offer

Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration and down-to-earth culture at its core.

You can expect:

• Competitive industry benchmarked salary and excellent pension
• Performance based salary raises and bonuses
• 30 holidays days per year, flexible working hours
• Extensive training and development programme, study budgets and coaching
• A company-sponsored fitness scheme
• Internal clubs, committees, parties and (sportive) events

Stories from colleagues

It’s about more than numbers and schedules—it’s about making the best solution happen with the capabilities we’ve built in-house.

Maarten Groen, Proposals Engineer