Vacature
Buyer (Indirect)

This is NOT a project-based Buyer position, rather,  our client is looking for an Operational Buyer to join their indirect buying team. Purchasing items will be repetitive ones such as fuel, supplies for ships and crews, etc. from their long-term vendors. 

Your main tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• 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 (including all required back up correspondence)
• Issue RFQ/RFPs and evaluate quotations
• Negotiate bids and quotations Place POs as per company's  standard 
• Expedite POs and ensure timely receipt of goods, documents and certificates in accordance with the (technical) specifications Verify and approve invoices 
• 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.)
• Attend supplier sites and industry related trade exhibitions as required

You will shine in this role if you have / are: 

• MBO+/HBO level or equivalent in Administration, Commerce or Technical, and/or relevant purchasing/ commercial experience in a high competitive and demanding environment
•  2-3 years relevant experience in a similar environment (offshore, shipbuilding or petrochemical industry)
• Affinity with technical standards and specifications in a project -environment
• 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
• 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 occasionally