Purchaser

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Abu Dhabitime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR0013351

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** Vacancy:
Assistant Purchaser
** 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 12,000 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 bachelor’s degree or a master’s 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

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefit ting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning.

We offer you a world of possibilities.  Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle.

Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities.

Join our family.
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