Senior Buyer

Are you looking for a career in the marine services industry? Look no further than Smit Lamnalco! Look no further than Smit Lamnalco! We're a leading provider of safe, reliable and customized marine services and towage to Oil and Gas terminals and Port operations.

Our diverse fleet of approximately 160 modern vessels and over 2500 skilled crew and staff members serve customers worldwide. We specialize in providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets.

At Smit Lamnalco, we're committed to maintaining international standards on safety and reliability to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. Our headquarter is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We will be moving to the Papendrecht Boskalis campus towards the end of 2025.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to visit our website at www.smitlamnalco.com to learn more about our company and available job opportunities. Thank you for considering Smit Lamnalco as your potential employer in the marine services industry!

We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer to join our growing team at Smit Lamnalco. As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes related to dry docking operations, subcontracting, and vessel-related purchases. This role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with technical specifications. You will support and lead the implementation of structured procurement processes at tactical and operational levels, working closely with the Procurement Manager to manage procurement activities for vessel dockings, subcontracted services, and operational vessel requirements.

Accountability and Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and provide regular evaluation reports.

• Deliver monthly management reports, including framework agreements, SLAs, and contracts.

• Maintain and update spend reports and supplier databases.

• Conduct market analysis and monitor project developments to support procurement activities.

• Analyze opportunities for improvement across strategic, operational, and tactical procurement and supply chain processes.

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies and operational processes.

• Manage the complete tendering and sourcing process, including evaluation, pre-selection, negotiation, and contracting.

• Establish, negotiate, and manage contracts and frame agreements, focusing on risk mitigation and cost-effectiveness.

• Obtain subcontracting services within deadlines and in line with operational requirements.

• Prepare commercial bid comparisons and recommendations for contract awards.

• Oversee subcontractor and supplier prequalification and performance evaluations.

• Process requisitions, initiate RFQs and RFPs, and conduct supplier negotiations.

• Ensure cost-effective purchasing in compliance with technical specifications, safety requirements, and legal regulations.

• Monitor and expedite deliveries, coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, and receivers.

• Purchase spare parts and equipment as per specifications and deadlines.

• Assist in the continued development of procurement and supply chain functions.

• Support and assist team members in procurement activities.

Requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant technical or supply chain discipline.

• Minimum of 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience in technical purchasing.

• Background in the shipping, marine, or offshore industries.

• Proven experience with subcontracting services and contracting of shipyards.

• Strong knowledge of technical and marine products, terminology, and industry practices.

• Familiarity with local and international supplier networks and market dynamics.

• Demonstrated ability to implement and support multidisciplinary process approaches.

• Experience in process optimization and change management is highly desirable.

• Ability to independently manage procurement processes for both operational and project-related scopes.

• Capable of identifying and executing procurement improvements in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate must be living in the Netherlands and being able to work in the Netherlands (being a local or in possession of a work permit). The language in our office is English. 

Employment conditions:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic technical professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

Applications should be sent via the link in the vacancy. 

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.