Global Category Purchaser — Maritime Procurement

Damen; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 4,500–5,500 EUR

27 vacation days

Damen Academy

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Damen Workboats seeks a Category Purchaser to lead procurement of engines, systems, windows and valves for vessels produced at shipyards worldwide. You’ll manage daily purchasing activities, monitor KPIs, and ensure contracts and pricing stay current to optimize total cost of ownership.

In collaboration with Category Management and Material Planning, you will place orders, develop suppliers, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of international procurement experience.
• Strong communication in Dutch (mandatory) and English; SAP knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing processes to ensure timely delivery for vessel production.
• Advance supplier performance through development initiatives.
• Identify and escalate supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Maintain ERP records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in improvement programs across the global supply chain.
• Align purchasing with Material Planning and international shipyards to support production.

Skills

Communication

Dutch & English

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Damen Workboats seeks a Category Purchaser to lead procurement of engines, systems, windows and valves for vessels produced at shipyards worldwide. You’ll manage daily purchasing activities, monitor KPIs, and ensure contracts and pricing stay current to optimize total cost of ownership.

In collaboration with Category Management and Material Planning, you will place orders, develop suppliers, and contribute to process improvements.