Global Project Buyer — High-Impact Procurement

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Air Tickets

Training via Goodhabitz

Leave days

Job summary

Van Oord in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Purchaser to manage the operational procurement of technical materials and services for global projects. You will collaborate with project teams, Transport, and Finance, reporting to the PSC Operation Lead in Head Office.

The role requires proactive problem solving, English proficiency, and willingness to travel to project sites (primarily UAE). It offers a challenging international environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Secondary vocational education with 4+ years experience, or HBO with 1+ year, preferably technical/maritime.
• Strong English skills, both spoken and written.
• Excellent communication, persuasive and results-driven.
• Hands-on, service-oriented, takes ownership.
• Willingness to travel and visit projects (mainly UAE).

Responsibilities

• Procure a variety of materials and services for projects during prep and execution.
• Handle RFQ, offers, and purchase orders efficiently and on time.
• Provide global PO admin support and track open POs.
• Maintain and distribute purchasing registers.
• Expedite RFQs, orders, and overdue deliveries.
• Support global P2P performance improvements.
• Provide purchasing system support to offices and projects.

Skills

English Proficiency

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

MBO/HBO education

Job description

Van Oord in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Purchaser to manage the operational procurement of technical materials and services for global projects. You will collaborate with project teams, Transport, and Finance, reporting to the PSC Operation Lead in Head Office.

The role requires proactive problem solving, English proficiency, and willingness to travel to project sites (primarily UAE). It offers a challenging international environment and a comprehensive benefits package.