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Projects Buyer

Allseas

Delft
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Project Procurement
Supplier Negotiation
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Selection
Bid Evaluation
Purchase Order Management
Commercial Awareness
Contract Management
Order Expediting
Supplier Performance Management
Cost Control
Market Analysis
ERP Systems
Microsoft Office
Communication
Organizational Skills

Job Description

Allseas is looking for an experienced Projects Buyer to join our Procurement Department in Delft, The Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment and services required for the successful execution of Allseas’ offshore construction and capital projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Package Leads and suppliers, you will ensure that goods and services are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with the project requirements. The Role Suits a Professional Who Is Comfortable With Supplier negotiations Project procurement Stakeholder management Your role As a Projects Buyer, you act as the link between project teams and suppliers, ensuring that procurement activities are carried out efficiently and in line with project schedules, technical requirements and commercial objectives. Working in a fast-paced environment, you are able to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on delivery performance, quality and cost control. What are the main tasks of the Projects Buyer? Liaise with Project Management, Engineers and other internal stakeholders to determine procurement requirements; Manage, monitor and process purchase order administration for assigned projects; Review internal requisitions and verify technical, commercial and contractual requirements; Issue RFQs and RFPs to suppliers and subcontractors; Evaluate quotations and prepare bid comparison sheets and award recommendations; Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and delivery schedules; Place purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and standards; Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery of goods, services, documentation and certificates; Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve delivery, quality or commercial issues; Verify and approve invoices in line with contractual agreements; Follow up and settle variations, claims and supplier disputes where required; Analyse supplier markets and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement. What we expect from you This position requires a highly organised person, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders at different levels. You have strong negotiation skills, enjoy finding practical solutions and take ownership of your procurement activities from sourcing through delivery. Apart from that, you should largely recognise yourself in most of the following requirements: MBO/HBO or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Engineering or an equivalent discipline; Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management within offshore, energy, shipbuilding, construction or a similar technical industry; Experience with RFQs, supplier selection, bid evaluation and purchase order management; Affinity with technical products, services and project-based procurement; Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills; Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office; Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams; Good command of the English language, both written and spoken; A hands-on, proactive and results-oriented mindset. 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 Please note that an assessment and/or pre-employment screening may be part of the recruitment process, depending on the role. Are you interested in this position? Apply today!

Core Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services for offshore construction and capital projects, managing procurement packages from requisition and supplier selection through purchase orders and delivery. Negotiate commercial terms, monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery and contractual issues, verify invoices, and contribute to cost efficiency and procurement improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have an MBO/HBO qualification or a bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, commerce, engineering, or an equivalent discipline, along with procurement experience in a technical project-based industry. They should be experienced in RFQs, supplier selection, bid evaluation, purchase order management, and ERP systems, with strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension
  • Performance-Based Salary Raises
  • Bonuses
  • 30 Days of Holiday
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Training and Development
  • Study Budgets
  • Coaching
  • Company-Sponsored Fitness Scheme
  • Internal Clubs and Events

About Allseas

Industry: Engineering Services

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Allseas is a world-leading contractor in the offshore energy market. Experts in the design and execution of large and complex offshore projects, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology. Designed and optimised in-house, our versatile fleet of specialised vessels operate worldwide, equipped with the most advanced equipment and systems. Allseas specialises in four core activities: offshore pipeline installation, heavy lift, deep-ocean polymetallic nodule collection and river waste collection. At Allseas, we believe in our own ideas and dare to make them a reality. Together, we push the boundaries of technology, constantly working on new innovations to enable and deploy ground-breaking advances in the offshore energy market. We dare to pioneer, do you?

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