Job offer description
Tasks:
- Build and maintain a network of reliable and financially stable suppliers.
- Strive for continuous total cost reductions.
- Identify opportunities to optimize the Supply Chain process.
- Ensure that standards for product quality, delivery reliability, safety and environment are met consistently by implementing service level agreements and supplier performance management.
- Develop strong relationships with the DEME technical departments (vessel and projects)
- Build bridges between your diverse internal customers.
- Manage and guide high value technical purchases.
- Participate in cross functional teams that work on continuous improvements and sourcing projects.
- Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contracts.
- Take the lead when structural operational issues arise.
- Act quickly and decisively when issues require an immediate solution.
- Report to the purchasing manager.
Profile:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial science, or commercial engineering.
- Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience (technical buying or sales : machine parts, services, marine parts, …. ).
- Have a good practical knowledge of MS Office (excel, ..).
- Can work independently and are flexible and dynamic.
- Are fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Are willing to work in the DEME Head Office ( Belgium – Zwijndrecht ).
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have excellent negotiating and convincing skills.
- Are customer oriented.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for results.
- Are an energetic teamplayer and have a positive ‘hands on’ attitude’.
Offer:
- Opportunities to develop your career in a competitive multinational environment in Belgium, as well as abroad.
- Working in close cooperation with a team of motivated colleagues.
- Top quality education and training opportunities.
- A competitive salary with extra-legal benefits.
