Strategic Project Buyer

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Driving strategic procurement for advanced naval vessels, coordinating all acquisition and outsourcing activities.
• Building and nurturing a high-performing supplier network, establishing professional relationships with strategic subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conducting essential market research to inform procurement strategies and anticipate cost and sector shifts.
• Managing comprehensive supplier contracts, ensuring their precise execution and adherence to cost variables.
• Leading improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers, utilizing qualifications and evaluations to enhance performance.
• Guiding category teams in defining and executing strategies, while providing crucial data for budget and cost price calculations.

Vereisten

• 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained in a technical environment with complex projects and project management.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with strategic sourcing principles.
• Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness, combined with an independent, well-structured, and hands-on mentality.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in a technical field, complemented by Nevi-1 and Nevi-2 certifications or a willingness to pursue them.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.