Purchaser

Functie:
As a Purchaser, you are responsible for procuring parts and components in a timely manner and at favorable rates, ensuring the availability of the right materials and the continuity of our projects. You are a crucial link in our procurement process and play an important role in maintaining supplier relationships and optimizing our processes.

Sector:
Privaat

Dienstverband:
Vast

Specialisme:
Direct spend, International, Product Related, Techniek

Purchaser
Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands | On-site | Fulltime

A typical workday may include processing purchase quotes and orders, and digitally recording documents in the ERP system. You will maintain contact with suppliers, monitor delivery times, and negotiate the best terms. You are assertive and have strong communication skills. You will work closely with colleagues from Work Preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Placing orders and monitoring progress, including close coordination with the receipt of items;
  • Digitally recording documents, agreements, and purchasing data (e.g., in ERP systems), and contributing to standardization;
  • Maintaining contact with (potential) suppliers for order advice, requesting quotes, and placing orders;
  • Ensuring timely and complete procurement of materials and components according to customer specifications, at the most favorable rate;
  • Registering, checking, and approving purchase invoices, and coordinating with suppliers about discrepancies if necessary;
  • Managing and maintaining inventory levels, with special attention to materials with longer lead times;
  • Identifying market developments and maintaining supplier relationships, including selection and evaluation.

How #CAPEABLE are you?

You are capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment and have a flexible attitude that allows you to effortlessly adapt to the needs of the team and the situation. With your proactive and hands-on mentality, you ensure that tasks are completed efficiently. Additionally, you possess:

  • A completed MBO4/HBO diploma (Purchaser of supplier articles/standard parts) or you have acquired this level through work experience, possibly supplemented with relevant NEVI courses (NEVI-MIL or NEVI 1);
  • Material and component knowledge of mechanical equipment, hydraulics, control technology, and electrical engineering;
  • Several years of experience in a technical procurement role is a plus;
  • Knowledge of modern procurement techniques and principles;
  • Basic knowledge of 3D design software to read drawings for the procurement process;
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
  • Knowledge of digital working, such as ERP systems;
  • Knowledge of cost price calculations.

You can call us CAPE

CAPE Holland, proudly part of Venterra, is a market leader in designing and manufacturing foundation equipment for the onshore and offshore (wind) market. We are “All Ways Driven”: a great passion for piling, foundation machines, vibro hammers, and drilling and piling rigs. We are pioneers with our Vibro Lifting Tool; a global breakthrough in offshore foundation installations.

Our focus is on continuously improving the performance of our equipment; think faster, easier, more efficient, and more sustainable. At CAPE Holland, we love to make an impact. This is important as our clients’ offshore oil, gas, and wind projects involve impressive structures that require a solid foundation. CAPE Holland not only provides the best machines and expertise but also contributes to the sustainability of energy supply. We get the job done safely!

From Beilen, the process of research, design, engineering, and production is managed in-house. Our operators and supervisors are deployable worldwide with our equipment. Additionally, CAPE Holland is represented in Houston, Singapore, and Shanghai.

What we offer and your future

As a (Junior) Purchaser at CAPE, you will take on a challenging role where no two days are the same! You’ll have the freedom to take your own initiatives with ample room for development and self-improvement.

Additionally, we offer a competitive salary, holiday allowance, travel expense reimbursement, and participation in a favorable pension scheme. In a personal conversation, we would be happy to tell you more about other attractive employment conditions.

And let’s not forget… you’ll be joining an enthusiastic and close-knit team. Everyone contributes to the process and is #CAPEABLE in their own way. You’ll receive a warm welcome, making you feel at home quickly. We also look forward to seeing you at team outings and Friday afternoon drinks.

We hope to hear from you soon!