Procurement Specialist

Heerema Marine Contractors; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

In-house gym access

Friday social events

30 days off

Office in Leiden

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Vessels & Equipment to source materials, spare parts, and services for our offshore fleet. You will combine commercial insight with technical understanding to secure best value and support safe operations.

Based in Leiden, you will work with Technical Superintendents and other internal stakeholders, create and manage POs in SAP, and drive cost saving while maintaining continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Vocational degree or equivalent working and thinking level.
• Minimum 5 years in technical, industrial, maritime, or offshore environments.
• Procurement qualifications such as NEVI.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes.
• Experience with contract preparation and commercial terms & conditions.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication, written and spoken.
• Team-oriented, persistent, and solution-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing daily procurement requests.
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts and fixed-price agreements for recurring purchases.
• Consolidating long-tail spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Conducting market research and supplier analyses.
• Creating and managing Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery reliability.
• Analyzing procurement data and providing up-to-date market, vendor, and product insights.
• Ensuring purchases are made on the best commercial and contractual terms while maintaining continuity of operations.

Skills

ERP SAP

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Dutch & English

Procurement processes

Contract terms & conditions

Team player

Education

Vocational degree or equivalent

NEVI or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Vessels & Equipment

Do you have what it takes to keep our fleet moving?

Your role in the story

At Heerema, our vessels and equipment operate in some of the world's most challenging offshore environments. As a Procurement Specialist, you play a vital role in ensuring that critical materials, spare parts, and services are available when and where they are needed.

You combine commercial insight with technical understanding to secure the best value for the business while supporting safe and efficient offshore operations. Your work directly contributes to the successful execution of projects worldwide.

What you will be working on

As part of the Procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing a broad range of goods and services for the operation and maintenance of Heerema's vessels and equipment. You will work closely with Technical Superintendents, Chief Storekeepers, and other internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support operational excellence.

Your responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and processing daily procurement requests.
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts and fixed-price agreements for recurring purchases.
• Consolidating long-tail spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Conducting market research and supplier analyses.
• Creating and managing Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery reliability.
• Analyzing procurement data and providing up-to-date market, vendor, and product insights.
• Ensuring purchases are made on the best commercial and contractual terms while maintaining continuity of operations.

Key ingredients for success:

• A vocational degree or equivalent working and thinking level, preferably in a technical or business-related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical, industrial, maritime, or offshore environment.
• Additional procurement qualifications, such as NEVI or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes.
• Experience with contract preparation and commercial terms & conditions.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• A team-oriented, persistent, and solution-driven attitude.

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world's largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues!

Here's why people love working with us:

• Working on innovative and challenging projects.
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system.
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes.
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together.
• 30 days off to fully recharge.
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?

A unique maritime adventureAt Heerema Marine Contractors, we deliver the world’s most challenging offshore projects in the energy sector. From designing and engineering to transporting, installing, and removing offshore structures, we make the impossible possible - safely and sustainably.

Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our diverse team, working together across offshore, onshore, and office-based roles. We value teamwork, innovation, and a can-do mindset, and we are proud of our culture where colleagues support and inspire each other to achieve excellence.

Join Heerema and become part of a world-class team shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Information at a Glance

Highlights

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we offer offshore jobs, engineering careers, and office opportunities worldwide. Join our team and make the impossible possible.

Job Location: HMC Leiden Business area: Procurement Job Level: Intermediate