Category Buyer | Kaag or Amsterdam

You have a bachelor's degree in a technical or commercial field. NEVI 1 and 2 are a plus. You have at least five years of experience with category management or strategic procurement. You are a pioneer in a changing organization and possess knowledge of shipbuilding and yacht building (a plus). Experience with project-based working and knowledge of software such as Office and ERP systems (Navision) are required. Additionally, you speak and write excellent Dutch and English. You are a strong negotiator, build relationships, and enjoy working in a team.

At Royal Van Lent Shipyards in Kaag and in Amsterdam, we build breathtaking superyachts from 70 to 120 meters. We build these yachts completely custom, precisely according to our customers' wishes. Our yachts are known for their innovation, beauty, and reliability. Your expertise and craftsmanship within Procurement play a crucial role in this process. Are you ready to deploy your unique talents and make a difference?

In this position, you are the pivot in the procurement process of materials, products, and services within your assigned product categories. You ensure the best deals. You work closely with technical specialists in selecting, contracting, and developing suppliers. Your knowledge of (hull) construction (aluminum/steel), Yacht equipment, outfitting, or shipbuilding is indispensable here. Your tasks include, among others:

• Supplier Management: Visiting and auditing suppliers, contracting, and monitoring performance.
• Quote Analysis: Requesting and analyzing quotes from local and international suppliers, and advising the internal organization.
• Cost Information: Informing about historical and predicted cost prices.
• Market Research: Conducting market research to shape policy and strategy.
• Project Management: Initiating and executing projects focused on cost savings and optimization.
• Analysis and Planning: Preparing spend analyses and category plans for cost control.
• Risk Management: Actively preventing potential supply problems (securing OSBIT), searching for alternative suppliers, and reducing dependency.

At Royal Van Lent Shipyard, we want you to grow in your career. We also find it important that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, we have put together an attractive and complete offer:

• Salary: A salary of € 5,000.- and a maximum of € 7,000,-
• Stable future: A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment.
• Generous days off: With full-time employment, you receive no less than 40 days off per year (27 vacation days + 13 ADV days).
• Attractive extras: In addition to 8% holiday allowance, you receive a guaranteed supplement of 2.75% until 2027.
• Share in our success: An annual profit sharing (depending on).
• Well arranged for later: A solid pension scheme via PME and a collective health insurance for supplementary packages.
• Travel allowance: € 0.23 per kilometer, based on your commuting distance.
• Flexibility: Work with flexible working hours, arranged in consultation with your supervisor.
• Fun with colleagues: An active staff association that organizes enjoyable activities such as a boat trip, summer BBQ, Sinterklaas celebration, or pub quiz.
• Personal growth: Access to plenty of training opportunities via the Feadship Academy, so you can continue to grow.
• Hybrid working: Work partly from home and partly at one of our beautiful locations.

Join our team and experience the unique atmosphere for yourself. You will work on impressive superyachts at Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

• Supplier Management: Visiting and auditing suppliers, contracting, and monitoring performance.
• Quote Analysis: Requesting and analyzing quotes from local and international suppliers, and advising the internal organization.
• Cost Information: Informing about historical and predicted cost prices.
• Market Research: Conducting market research to shape policy and strategy.
• Project Management: Initiating and executing projects focused on cost savings and optimization.
• Analysis and Planning: Preparing spend analyses and category plans for cost control.
• Risk Management: Actively preventing potential supply problems (securing OSBIT), searching for alternative suppliers, and reducing dependency.