Category Buyer

At DEME, we work together on the cutting edge of technology in a challenging and rapidly changing world. Through our activities in the dredging, off-shore, infrastructure and environmental sectors, we work to bring tailor made solutions to our customers’ projects helping them to be safer, more cost effective and sustainable. Now you can help us to plot a course into the future of maritime engineering on your DEME journey as a category buyer.

**Your responsibilities**

As category buyer civil works, you will be responsible for the procurement of civil services within the DEME group. First of all, you’ll take the lead in tender management, selecting suppliers as well as concluding, maintaining and managing contracts, expenses and agreements. Next to that, you’ll also build strong internal partnerships with our operational departments and budget owners. So you know your way around contract lifecycle management: ensuring that contracts are executed correctly, monitoring performance and compliance and taking action when necessary.

**Your profile**
- You hold a master's degree in (civil) engineering, and/or applied economics business engineer, or equal by experience.
- You have 3-5 years of relevant experience in a procurement role or management of projects & operations in construction or civil works.
- You’re a real talent in negotiating and stear each discussion towards the desired results.
- You’re fluent in English, Dutch is an asset.
- You will work in the DEME HQ in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, and are prepared to travel when needed.

**What you can expect**:

- **No two days the same**: With projects all over the world across multiple sectors, there’s always something new to add to our 140 years of know-how.
- **Awesome** colleagues: An amazing, international team fully dedicated to exploring new horizons, together.
- An environment where you can flourish: The perfect combination of the **freedom** to make the role your own and **collaborative, supportive teamwork.**:

- **Continuous development**: a training pathway that allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
- **Exploration**: The opportunity to develop and explore your own horizons with locations across the globe.
- An extensive mobility program for a **healthy work-life balance**.
- A **people-oriented environment** with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent contract

Work Location: On the road