Can you translate technical specs into sharp sourcing strategies that reduce risk and total cost? Have you managed high-stakes vendor relationships in offshore/maritime engineering and delivered measurable savings?
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to own strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations for complex engineering projects, ensuring on-time, on-spec, and cost-effective delivery across EPC projects.
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Lead strategic sourcing for critical materials, equipment, and services across multiple projects.
- Run RFx (RFIs/RFQs), evaluate bids, and recommend awards based on cost, schedule, and technical fit.
- Negotiate contracts (frameworks, T&Cs, LDs, warranties) and manage supplier performance/KPIs.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, logistics, and QA/QC to align specs and delivery plans.
- Track procurement schedules, expedite/mitigate to keep milestones and budgets on target.
- Manage procurement risks (delivery, quality, cost); drive issues resolution and continuous improvement.
- Support EPC contracting strategies and ensure compliance with project and company procedures.
- 10+ years experience in project procurement/tenders/contract strategy within maritime, offshore, or engineering environments.
- Strong exposure to EPC projects and buying technical products and services.
- Proven contract negotiation skills and supplier-relationship management.
- Confident working with multi-disciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.
- Nice to have: familiar with expediting, TCO analysis, and supplier KPI frameworks.
Salarisomschrijving
€70000 - €90000 monthly