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Job Description
THE POSITION As a Project Purchaser you will be responsible for the operational procurement of mainly technical materials & services and fulfilment of these orders for our global projects. You will work closely with project team, Transport department and the finance department. In this role you will report to the Team Manager Project Procurement DRI. YOUR IMPACT As a Project Purchaser, you will bridge the gap between innovation and commercial reality. Your daily breakthroughs will directly influence our bottom line and global project success. In Summary, Your Responsibilities Include Procuring a big variety of materials & services required by the projects in the preparation and execution phase. Dealing with quotation requests, offers, and purchase orders efficiently and on time. Global PO admin support & distribution and follow up on open PO’s Maintaining and distribution of purchasing registers. Negotiating prices and conditions and Follow up on invoicing of delivered goods. Taking action in the event of incorrect deliveries or damaged or defective deliveries, etc.. Expediting RFQ’s, orders and overdue deliveries. Support with the global P2P performance improvement. Provide offices and projects with the needed (basic) technical support of the purchasing systems. YOUR WORKPLACE As a member of our team, you will work closely with your colleagues and various internal stakeholders. With our relatively small team, we are looking for a team player with a proactive attitude. We will embrace your input to improve our way of working. You will report directly to the PSC Operation Lead in Head Office. Together with the team, you will focus on further professionalizing and automating our workflow to provide the best support for our organization. Every day is different, and that's exactly what keeps you motivated! In this versatile role, you are independent and have no trouble maintaining focus in a hectic environment. Administration has no secrets for you, and you know better than anyone how to handle all your tasks smoothly and competently. About You We are looking for a stress-resistant person who wants to act as initiator and contact person for improvement projects. Within the Purchasing Department, you proactively take up proposals for improvement of the organisation, processes and methods. In addition, you should have Completed secondary vocational education with at least 4 years of experience or a higher professional education with at least 1 year of experience, preferably within a technical / maritime environment; Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing; Excellent communication skills, you are persuasive and result oriented; A hands-on, service-oriented mentality and you take ownership; Willingness to travel and visit projects (mainly in UAE) on an occasional basis; Knowledge of Logistics and Incoterms is an advantage. WE OFFER We will give you the responsibility and freedom to successfully contribute to completing innovative and prestigious projects in a challenging international work environment. We also offer an excellent benefits package tailored to your background and experience. The package includes among other things A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience; Medical Insurance for Employee and annual air tickets. 22 working days leave days per year Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz. Annual Air tickets to home country Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Suganthi Munusamy. Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and Facebook! Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the operational procurement of technical materials and services for global projects while maintaining purchasing registers and managing purchase orders. Additionally, you will negotiate terms, handle invoicing, and support the improvement of global procurement performance.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 1 to 4 years of experience in a technical or maritime environment and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in English and knowledge of logistics and Incoterms are required for this role.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Annual air tickets
- 22 working days leave
- Professional development
- Online courses
About Van Oord
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Van Oord is a leading international marine contractor focusing on dredging, infrastructure and offshore energy projects. We are an innovative partner for our clients and, for over 155 years, have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. The growing world population needs more space and the demand for energy is rising constantly. Increasing world trade requires more and better port facilities and climate change is threatening coastal areas. Van Oord provides innovative solutions for these worldwide maritime challenges, both now and in the future. Van Oord is Dutch family-owned company, which is characterized by visible leadership, long-term vision and a sound financial position. Substantial investments in people and equipment are made with great care to ensure the continuity of our business. Our staff are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology. They know the importance of cooperation in achieving the best possible result. By being open and honest, they build on mutual trust and respect. Marine ingenuity is what sets Van Oord apart. In just two words, we show in the clearest possible terms what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different. A passionate, smart, shrewd, international marine contractor – that is how we see ourselves. Van Oord believes in One Team, worldwide.