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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.

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