Coordinator Project Procurement

Coordinator Project Procurement

About us

Damen Cargo Vessels is a small and agile division of Damen Maritime Ventures, primarily focused on designing and building Combi Freighters and Tankers in the most effective and efficient way, mainly based on serial production. Damen Cargo Vessels offers a range of standardized designs that meet current and evolving market demands with a well-balanced level of quality, price, and delivery time. Managed from Gorinchem and Drachten, these vessels are built in China and Vietnam.

The role

Are you a good fit for the Operational Buyer position at Damen? Now or in the near future?

As a buyer you are responsible for the entire purchasing process; you put out requests, ensure timely deliveries and handle invoices. You as a buyer always know the latest status of deliveries and problems and keep this data up to date in our ERP program. In addition, you as a purchaser know how to keep the costs within the purchasing budget and you are strong in maintaining relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

This is a good fit if you like to do the following:

• Requesting and evaluating quotes based on technical specifications;
• Follow market developments;
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers;
• Performing administrative processing and aftercare;
• Checking warranty agreements made and coordinating these with the category buyer;
• Actively expediting and monitoring timely and correct deliveries.

Key accountabilities

You are:

• Result-oriented;
• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders;
• A pragmatic, persuasive Buyer with a solid personality, fitting within a dynamic organization with a hands-on culture;
• Decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and works methodically;
• Well able to manage expectations.

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role you bring:

• A relevant Bachelor diploma and relevant experience;
• You enjoy working in a team, are effective at planning and organizing, willing to learn new skills sets and you are results focused;
• An excellent command of the Dutch and English language;
• Availability of 32-40 hours per week.

What we offer

At Damen we realize that supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continuously invest in your development.

Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• A competitive salary;
• At least 40 days of annual leave;
• Profit sharing & pension allowance;
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy;
• An active social environment such as events and sports.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.

Email: leon.joziasse@damen.com