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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 een wereldleider in de zeer gespecialiseerde domeinen van offshore energie, baggerwerken, maritieme infrastructuur en milieuwerken. We houden ons ook bezig met concessieactiviteiten in offshore energie, maritieme infrastructuur, groene waterstof en diepzeemineraalwinning. Met 150 jaar ervaring en bijna 6.000 hooggekwalificeerde professionals hebben we een enorme bank aan kennis en expertise opgebouwd, waardoor we doorheen onze geschiedenis een pioniersrol hebben kunnen vervullen. Dit stelt ons in staat om op maat gemaakte oplossingen, innovatie en nieuwe technologieën naar de projecten van onze klanten te brengen, waarbij we ervoor zorgen dat deze veilig, efficiënt en kosteneffectief worden uitgevoerd.
Aantal medewerkers: meer dan 6.000 hooggekwalificeerde professionals wereldwijd.
Sectoren: Baggerwerkzaamheden en maritieme infrastructuur, offshore-energie (wind/olie en gas), milieusanering en infrastructuur (maritiem en civiel).
Voorkeur opleidingsniveau: MBO (beroepsopleiding) voor bemanningsleden/technisch personeel; HBO/WO (bachelor/master) voor ingenieurs, projectmanagers en kantoorfuncties.
Voorkeursopleiding: Civiele techniek, elektromechanische techniek, baggerwerkzaamheden en offshore-techniek, maritieme wetenschappen (Marof) of milieuwetenschappen.
Carrièreniveau: Alle niveaus, met speciale programma's voor studenten/stagiairs, afgestudeerden (via "Carrièredagen") en senior professionals (ingenieurs, managers en senior officieren).