Assistant Purchaser
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Job Summary
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About Us
Vacancy: Assistant Purchaser
Are you organized analytical and passionate about procurement and supply chain management
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy negotiation and collaboration drive results
Damen Shipyards Group established in 1927 is a 100% Dutch family-owned international organization comprising 34 shipbuilding and repair yards. With a workforce of over 12000 employees worldwide the Group operates through a divisional structure consisting of seven divisions and a central holding company.
Damen Middle East Shared Services Limited based in the United Arab Emirates forms part of Damen Global Support. The entity provides specialized support services to the various divisions of the Damen Shipyards Group in key areas such as Finance Audit Legal and Compliance.
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Purchaser supports the procurement of non-product-related goods and services (e.g. facility services IT office supplies consultancy training) in accordance with internal procedures and project needs. The role focuses on administrative and operational procurement tasks contributing to timely and accurate purchasing processes while developing procurement knowledge and skills.
Position in the Organization
Department: Procurement NPR
Reports to: Manager Procurement and Category Manager or Senior Purchaser
Works closely with: Internal stakeholders (e.g. HR IT Facility Management Finance) and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and processing of purchase orders in the ERP system.
- Request and collect quotations from suppliers.
- Assist in comparing offers and preparing evaluations.
- Drafting of contracts.
- Follow up on order confirmations and delivery schedules.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
- Support supplier communication and coordination.
- Assist in monitoring delivery performance and reporting issues.
- Assist in contract management.
- Contribute to the maintenance of supplier and item master data.
- Learn and apply procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelors degree or a masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration Logistics Procurement) or equivalent professional ability.
- Relevant procurement education.
- 5 -7 years of experience in a procurement role.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel).
- Interest in procurement and supply chain processes.
- Proficient in English (written and verbal); Dutch is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Customer orientation
- Teamwork
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Quality orientation
Job-Specific Competencies
- Administrative efficiency
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Organizational awareness
- Process discipline
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Financial Report Interpretation
- negotiation
- Manufacturing
About Company
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