Job Description - Buyer

Buyer / Purchasing Agent

In this role as a Buyer, you are a versatile specialist. You have direct contact with the operational unit and are physically located at a site in IJmuiden. It is a responsible role in which, as a Buyer, you primarily focus on concluding various (framework) contracts for Maintenance Services. You manage the contract process and act as the single point of contact. Your focus ranges from small one-off maintenance contracts to multi-year investment projects that are part of the Capex program with a spend of up to 5 million. You serve as the point of contact for one-off activities that fall outside the regular contracts.

Responsibilities:

  • Assessing end-user specifications and requirements and translating these into procurement advice and a procurement plan.

  • Initiating, guiding, executing, and implementing tender processes.

  • Requesting quotations from selected suppliers.

  • Negotiating and drafting orders and contracts with suppliers.

  • Ensuring relationship management so that strategic choices are made in collaboration with suppliers.

  • Monitoring and improving supplier performance.

  • Handling additional work and claims in close consultation with your client.

  • In collaboration with other stakeholders, you develop the long-term procurement policy. Through this, you contribute to achieving the objectives of the overall procurement organization and the improvements we strive for.

     


Requirements:

  • Completed a technical HBO (higher professional education) degree, possibly supplemented with NEVI 1 and 2, and/or you are willing to pursue relevant training.

  • 2-3 years of experience and an affinity with installation maintenance and technology in general.

  • Knowledge of tendering projects involving various disciplines.

  • Experience with project management (Prince 2) and change management processes is a plus.

  • Maintain contacts at all levels to discuss existing and new contracts at both tactical and strategic levels

  • You are good at negotiating and persuading others.

  • You have good verbal and written skills in both Dutch and English.

  • Affinity with SAP is a plus.

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