Senior Maritime Category Buyer: Shipyard & Strategy Leader

DEME Group; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

DEME Group is seeking a Senior Category Buyer Shipyards to develop and execute sourcing strategies for shipyard-related categories, covering vessel construction, dry-docking, repair, maintenance, conversions, and maritime services. You will drive supplier relationships, optimize total cost of ownership, and mentor junior buyers in a global fleet context.

Role requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years of procurement experience in maritime or related industries, with strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent English; Dutch or other languages are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain a global network of shipyards and maritime service providers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs and supplier performance in the shipyard category.
• Build relationships with Fleet Management, Technical Departments, Operations and Project Teams.
• Manage complex procurement activities, ensuring favorable TCO and value.
• Lead supplier selection, tenders, contract negotiations and framework agreements.
• Negotiate service terms, price structures, KPIs, and performance frameworks.
• Report to Category Manager with strategic supplier market insights.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical mindset

English fluent

Team player

Formation

Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Description du poste

DEME Group is seeking a Senior Category Buyer Shipyards to develop and execute sourcing strategies for shipyard-related categories, covering vessel construction, dry-docking, repair, maintenance, conversions, and maritime services. You will drive supplier relationships, optimize total cost of ownership, and mentor junior buyers in a global fleet context.

Role requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years of procurement experience in maritime or related industries, with strong negotiation and