Project Manager Procurement Maritime

Tecwave B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Bicycle scheme

Company fitness

8% holiday allowance

Job summary

Tecwave B.V. is seeking a Project Manager Procurement to lead the procurement process in complex maritime projects and manage a team of project buyers.

You will ensure alignment with schedules, budgets, quality and technical specifications, while driving process improvements and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business administration; Nevi 2 preferred or willingness to obtain it.
• At least 7 years of procurement experience, including 3–5 years in a project or managerial role within a technical or maritime context.
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams.
• Knowledge of contracts, negotiation techniques, and project management principles.
• Proven experience drafting and managing supplier contracts.
• Good command of Dutch and English; EU nationality required due to security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the entire procurement process within assigned projects.
• Monitoring contract terms, price variables, and quality requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and making timely adjustments if necessary.
• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Leading category teams and conducting market analyses and procurement strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and improving practices in consultation with department management.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relations

Market analysis

Dutch & English

Education

Engineering or business degree

Nevi 2 certification

Job description

Company Profile

Our client is a European shipbuilder specializing in the construction of modern naval ships. With over 12,000 colleagues worldwide, a strong focus on innovation, and a mission to push technological boundaries, they contribute to international security and sustainability. Employees benefit from a dynamic work environment where craftsmanship, collaboration, and development are central.

Job Description

As a Project Manager Procurement, you will lead the entire procurement process within complex maritime projects. You will manage a team of project buyers and ensure that procurement decisions align with schedules, quality requirements, budgets, and technical specifications. You are responsible for compliance with procurement policies and initiate process improvements to optimize project execution.

Your responsibilities as a Project Manager Procurement:

• Coordinating the entire procurement process within assigned projects;
• Monitoring contract terms, price variables, and quality requirements;
• Monitoring supplier performance and making timely adjustments if necessary;
• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships;
• Leading category teams and conducting market analyses and procurement strategies;
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and improving practices in consultation with department management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business administration (preferably with Nevi 2 or willingness to obtain it);
• At least 7 years of procurement experience, of which 3 to 5 years in a project or managerial role within a technical or maritime context;
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams;
• Knowledge of contracts, negotiation techniques, and project management principles;
• Proven experience in drafting and managing supplier contracts;
• Good command of Dutch and English;
• EU nationality required due to security regulations; screening is part of the procedure.

Employment Conditions

• Salary up to approximately €8,500 and 8% holiday allowance;
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer;
• PME pension scheme with 60% employer contribution;
• Profit sharing depending on company results;
• Flexible working: up to two days a week working from home possible;
• Secondary benefits such as bicycle scheme and company fitness.

Note

Due to the military nature of the projects, only candidates with a permanent EU nationality can be considered. A security screening is part of the hiring process.