Technical Buyer / Purchaser
Manage the end‑to‑end procurement process for ship repair projects, sourcing technical components and services with a strong focus on cost, quality and delivery reliability.
YOUR ROLE
Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for the entire procurement process. A very dynamic job with a lot of variety!
What does your day look like?
You buy parts that are used for repairing the ships; You do this on the basis of fixed purchasing processes, but you also search for the right products through other channels
Selling is also part of it; Sometimes the products are resold directly to the customer
You call suppliers, both in Dutch and in English
You negotiate to obtain the best price and the best conditions
You will work closely with other services within EDR to bring all projects to a successful conclusion
Of course, you do all this taking into account the planning and delivery times. The ships must always be finished by a certain deadline. So it's your job to make sure the products are available on time.
YOUR PROFILE
You have a strong affinity with technology, either from experience or from a relevant study
Are you someone who has done installations yourself? That's definitely a big plus!
Negotiating does not scare you
You have a very good knowledge of Dutch and English
It goes without saying that you are a team player and you have the necessary commercial flair
You can work smoothly and accurately with Office 365
Experience in the maritime world is a plus
OUR OFFER
A fun working atmosphere in a professional, collegial and motivated team
We offer an attractive salary, supplemented with extra benefits
Employment schedule of 40h./ week – 12 ADV days
You will work for a leading ship repair company with international fame
- Department
- Procurement
- Role
- Purchaser
- Locations
- EDR Antwerp Shipyard
About EDR Antwerp Shipyard
EDR Antwerp Shipyard is a shipyard in the Port of Antwerp that specializes in ship repair, maintenance, and conversion. It is the largest ship repair yard in Belgium and is known for its fast and efficient service for international shipping.