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Join our family.\nAbout Damen\nWe’re made for ships. From design and construction to financing and lifecycle support, ships are at the core of everything we do. Guided by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship, and entrepreneurship, we are committed to creating sustainable solutions for the maritime world.\nWe’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters - for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.\nDamen Workboats\nWithin the Damen Shipyards Group, Damen Workboats focuses on the development, design, and construction of tugs, dredgers, and workboats. Our strength lies in series production of smart-customized standard designs, enabling us to deliver innovative, standardized solutions that respond to both current and emerging market demands. By maintaining a careful balance between quality, service, price, and delivery time, we provide our clients with reliable and competitive vessels worldwide.\nThe Category Purchaser position is part of the Supply Chain department within Damen Workboats, which brings together the teams of Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain Engineering, Material Planning, and Standards & Documentation. Together, these teams ensure a reliable, efficient and high-quality supply chain.\nYour role as a Category Purchaser\nAs a Category Purchaser, you are responsible for the procurement of essential components such as engines, systems, windows, and valves. Playing a key role in the supply chain that supports the production of our workboats at shipyards in Vietnam, Turkey, China, and the United Arab Emirates.\nIn recent years, our procurement organization has evolved from a project-based to a category-based structure. The next phase focuses on further strengthening and maturing our supply chain. In this role, you manage the day-to-day purchasing activities for a dedicated group of suppliers and closely monitor performance through KPIs such as on-time delivery, completeness of part data, and quality non-conformities. In close alignment with Category Management and our suppliers, you ensure contracts and pricing remain accurate and up to date, while continuously identifying opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership.\nYou take ownership of placing purchase orders yourself where required, while also coordinating and delegating purchasing activities with operational buyers within our team and at our international shipyards. In addition, you actively contribute to supplier development and process improvement initiatives. Therefore, collaboration is key: you work closely with colleagues from Material Planning, Category Management, and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable, efficient, and high-quality supply chain.\nWhat will you do?\nAs a Category Purchaser, your responsibilities will include:\nCoordinating purchasing processes and ensuring timely delivery of materials for the production of our vessels.\nEnhancing supplier performance through the initiation and participation in supplier development initiatives.\nEarly identifying supply chain risks and disruptions and escalating them when necessary.\nKeeping our ERP system up to date and ensuring accurate administrative records.\nContributing to improvement programs in our global supply chain.\nAligning purchasing activities with Material Planning and our international shipyards to support smooth production operations.\nWhat do you bring?\nA bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.\nAt least 5 years of experience in international procurement or supply chain role, preferably in a process-driven industry.\nStrong communication skills in both Dutch (mandatory) and English.\nExperience with ERP systems (knowledge of SAP is a bonus).\nA proactive, hands-on mentality with a service-oriented attitude.\nWhat we offer\nAt Damen, we invest today in the future of tomorrow-and we do this together. That’s why we continuously invest in your development, both professionally and personally, so that we keep learning and growing together. Damen offers (for a full-time position):\nThe salary for this position ranges between € 4.000 and € 5.000 gross per month (based on a full-time contract), excluding holiday allowance. The exact salary will depend on your knowledge and experience. This position falls under the colllective labour agreement Metalektro.\nA dynamic international working environment focused on technology and innovation;\nA competitive salary (depending on knowledge and experience) and a profit-sharing scheme;\nAt least 27 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days;\nA strong focus on professional and personal development, among others through our Damen Academy;\nAn active social network with events and sports activities within the Damen Group;\nParticipation in a pension scheme;\nTravel expense reimbursement for commuting between home and work.\nWhy join Damen Workboats?\nAt Damen, you’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself in an international, dynamic work environment. We offer a workplace where innovation, teamwork, and personal growth are at the forefront. Together, we’re shaping the future of the maritime industry!\nReady to come on board?\nApply today and discover how you can contribute to the innovation of workboats at Damen Workboats.\nRecruiter:\nGerard EgginkEmail:\n apply through the Apply Button. 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