Maritime Tactical Project Buyer

Tecwave B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Extra leave days

Education opportunities

Job summary

Tecwave B.V. is seeking a Maritime Tactical Project Buyer to contract materials and services for shipbuilding projects.

You will bridge project teams, suppliers and procurement to ensure timely delivery under the right conditions. The ideal candidate has several years in tactical or project procurement, experience with supplier management and contract negotiations, and strong analytical and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• HBO level in Supply Chain or related field.
• Several years of tactical or project procurement experience.
• Experience with supplier management, negotiations and procurement processes.
• Analytical and numerically skilled with cost control focus.
• Strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for tactical and project purchases.
• Draft contracts, purchase orders, and framework agreements.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Coordinate RFQs and select suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Support budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ISO standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost control

Negotiation

Procurement processes

Supplier management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HBO level in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maritime Tactical Project Buyer

Company Profile
Our client is the maritime division of an international shipbuilding group with over 12,000 employees worldwide. From locations in the Netherlands, Romania, and Germany, they deliver high-quality defense and naval ships, supported by a professional and technically driven culture.

Job Description
As a Tactical Project Buyer, you are responsible for contracting all necessary materials, products, and services for shipbuilding projects. You act as a link between project teams, suppliers, and the procurement team, ensuring timely delivery under the right conditions.

Your responsibilities as a Tactical Project Buyer:

• Managing procurement processes for tactical and project-related purchases;
• Drafting and extending contracts, purchase orders, and framework agreements;
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers and monitoring their performance;
• Analyzing procurement conditions and price trends within assigned product categories;
• Coordinating request for quotations (RFQs) and selecting suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership;
• Ensuring timely processing of orders and follow-up until delivery;
• Supporting budget management and cost-saving initiatives;
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, ISO standards, and internal guidelines.

Job Requirements

• HBO working and thinking level, preferably in Supply Chain, Technical Business Administration, or similar;
• Several years of experience in tactical or project procurement (preferably in technology or maritime sector);
• Experience with supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement processes;
• Analytical and numerically skilled, with an eye for cost control;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is a plus;
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.

Employment Conditions

• Competitive salary up to €7.500 matching your experience;
• Attractive secondary employment conditions such as pension scheme, travel allowance, and extra leave days;
• Opportunities for personal development and education;
• Hybrid work model with a combination of home and on-site work;
• Working within an international and technical environment with short lines of communication and significant responsibility.