Operational Buyer

Are you interested in procurement and eager to develop your career in a dynamic offshore environment? As our organisation continues to grow, we are looking for an Operational Buyer to join our Procurement team. 

As an Operational Buyer, you will be the go-to person for purchasing, helping to improve and streamline our procurement processes. You will work closely with your colleagues in the Purchasing team, as well as key internal stakeholders such as Technical, QHSE, Chartering, Operations, Crewing, and our vessels. You will stay in close contact with the fleet, support day-to-day issue resolution, and help solve operational purchasing challenges quickly and effectively to keep our offshore operations running smoothly. 

• Support the procurement and sourcing of operational goods, consumables and vessel-related supplies to ensure timely and high-quality support for offshore operations.  

• Coordinate purchasing activities with technical and operational departments to support fleet maintenance and project requirements.  

• Manage purchase orders, follow up on deliveries and maintain regular communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.  

• Maintain accurate purchasing administration and reporting within company systems.  

• Work closely with Category Managers to support the operational execution of category strategies, supplier agreements and procurement improvement initiatives. 

• Support the operational management of supplier contracts by monitoring contract compliance, expiry dates, agreed pricing and service commitments. 

• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, safety and delivery reliability.  

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing workflows, processes and best practices together with Procurement colleagues.  

• Participate in team meetings and actively share ideas to support departmental growth and professionalisation.  

• Build knowledge of the offshore and maritime supply market and develop professional relationships with suppliers.

• You have excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• You have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire your team members.

• You have strategic organizational skills that include attention to detail and multi-tasking.

• You have a solid understanding of software development and web technologies.

• You're highly skilled at program management, scheduling, budgeting, and task estimation.

• You're decisive and you create clarity for those around you.

• You love organization and processes.

• A specialist role in an engaged and eager-to-learn company and Procurement Department. 

• The opportunity to contribute directly to the professionalization and efficiency of procurement processes in a growing company. 

• A collaborative, results-driven, and supportive company culture. 

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, 13th month, and 28 vacation days. 

• The possibility of working from home 1 day a week. 

• Ample room for professional growth and development. 

• Reports to the COO/Procurement Lead; 

• Team member within the Procurement department; 

• Works closely with Technical Department, Chartering, Operations, QHSE and Crewing; 

• Interfaces directly with vessel crews, internal departments, regulatory bodies. 

• MBO+ or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrated through relevant work experience. 

• Some experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, supply chain or planning is preferred, but not essential.  

• Strong interest in procurement and eager to develop a career within the offshore and maritime industry.  

• Proactive, pragmatic, hands-on and eager to learn.  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.  

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.  

• Problem-solving mindset with a structured approach to work.  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational, technical and project teams.  

• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.  

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills are an advantage.  

• A genuine team player who thrives in a hands-on and collaborative environment.  

• Comfortable working in a family-owned company with short communication lines and a strong sense of shared responsibility.  

• Motivated to contribute to the company's continued growth and professionalisation, demonstrating initiative and ownership. 

Join us at our renovated office in the harbour of Scheveningen, where the working port meets the sea, with restaurants and the beach just around the corner.

As a growing family-owned company, we're continually developing and improving the way we work, always with a focus on responsibility, sustainability and long-term thinking. At the same time, we believe that how we work together is just as important. We value trust, respect and commitment, while giving people the freedom and responsibility to take ownership of their work.

Our culture is informal, down-to-earth and practical, with short lines of communication and colleagues who genuinely support one another. We combine a hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn, share ideas and keep improving together.

Beyond work, we enjoy spending time together too. Whether it's a Friday afternoon drink, a game of beach volleyball, a team activity or one of our company events, you'll quickly experience the warm and friendly atmosphere that makes our company feel like more than just a workplace where people know each other, help each other and enjoy building the future of the company together.

We are eager to welcome you as our committed Operational Buyer, who will work closely with various internal teams to strengthen and optimize our Procurement Department. If you’re driven to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment, we look forward to receiving your application!