Deme
As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the full Request-to-Pay (R2P) cycle within your assigned purchasing categories. You ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and orders while maintaining high standards in quality, lead time, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Acting as a key link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you contribute to optimizing total cost of ownership and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
Your responsibilitiesManage the complete operational purchasing process: from purchase request validation to order creation, follow-up, and issue resolution
Ensure proper application of supply agreements and framework contracts
Understand stakeholder needs and specifications to ensure appropriate purchasing decisions.
Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service quality and reliability
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Category Buyers and stakeholders for continuous improvement
Provide high-quality operational support and customer service to internal clients, ensuring process compliance
Contribute to KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and market exploration
Fluent in English; Dutch and other languages are an asset
Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
Effective communication skills with a customer service mindset
Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of ERP systems or reporting tools is advantageous
Proactive team player with integrity, ownership, and a results-driven mindset
Works well independently and as part of a team
Entrepreneurial and motivated to work in a dynamic, international environment
Previous experience in a similar role or in an administrative position is a plus
Extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
Permanent training track for personal and professional development
Stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
People-oriented environment with a focus on employee wellbeing
DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental works. We also engage in concessions activities in offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, green hydrogen and deep sea mineral harvesting. With 150 years of experience and nearly 6,000 highly skilled professionals, we have built up a vast bank of knowledge and expertise which has allowed us to foster a pioneering approach throughout our history. This enables us to bring tailor-made solutions, innovation and new technologies to our customers’ projects, ensuring that they are performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Number of employees: 6,000+ highly skilled professionals worldwide.
Sectors: Dredging & Maritime Infrastructure, Offshore Energy (Wind/Oil & Gas), Environmental Remediation, and Infra (marine and civil).
Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for crew/technical staff; HBO/WO (Bachelor/Master) for engineering, project management, and office roles.
Preferred education: Civil Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Dredging & Offshore Engineering, Maritime Science (Marof), or Environmental Science.
Career level: All levels, with dedicated programs for Students/Interns, Graduates (via "Career Days"), and Senior Professionals (Engineers, Managers, and Senior Officers).