Strategic Category Buyer — Global Impact & Innovation

Huisman Equipment B.V.; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Holiday days (29+ to 39) selectable

Company events and social activities

Bicycle scheme

Job summary

Huisman Equipment B.V. in Schiedam, NL, is seeking a Category Buyer Services to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of components and services for our projects.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, drive optimal supplier deals, and contribute to groundbreaking innovations on a global scale. You will work with Supply Chain Coordinators and Expeditors to support project success and enhance supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Nevi 1 or equivalent and Nevi 2.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical organization.
• Affinity with technology.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and effectively prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Developing commodity strategies in collaboration with the Category Manager.
• Ensuring the best price, optimal quality, and on-time delivery of required goods and/or services.
• Negotiating and implementing supplier contracts and framework agreements for Huisman Services.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement of goods and/or services.
• Building and maintaining collaborative and transparent relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Ownership

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Nevi 1 or equivalent and Nevi 2

Job description

Huisman Equipment B.V. in Schiedam, NL, is seeking a Category Buyer Services to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of components and services for our projects.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, drive optimal supplier deals, and contribute to groundbreaking innovations on a global scale. You will work with Supply Chain Coordinators and Expeditors to support project success and enhance supplier relationships.