Tactical Buyer

**Navigating the future**

Working at Anthony Veder means operating in a world where sustainability is important. We are always looking for new ways to challenge the status quo, developing technological and logical solutions to help our clients reach their goals.

At Anthony Veder, we work in a culture full of trust, openness, and creativity, always keeping an eye on the long term. That is how we became pioneers in the maritime industry.

**What to expect**

As Tactical Buyer you are responsible for executing tactical procurement activities, including supplier (relationship) management, contract management, to support and improve the company's operational efficiency.

You will be part of the procurement team consisting of nine other professionals and you will be the right hand of the procurement manager. The team is responsible for the whole fleet of Anthony Veder with thirty ships operating worldwide. To give you an indication what will be the focus of this position, please see the core tasks and responsibilities below:

- Manage relationships with suppliers and monitor their performance and escalate issues as needed to maintain service levels and quality standards. Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, pricing schedules, and procurement policies.
- Conduct market research, supplier assessments, and competitive bidding processes to secure best-in-class vendors and achieve cost savings.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, conditions, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to obtain the best value for the company. Leverage volume discounts, supplier agreements, and alternative sourcing options to reduce costs and achieve savings targets.
- Develop and implement cost reduction strategies to optimize procurement spend while maintaining quality and service levels.
- Analyse pricing trends, evaluate total cost of ownership, and identify opportunities for process efficiencies and value engineering.
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and improve operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, standardize workflows, and leverage technology solutions to automate manual tasks and reduce cycle times.
- Collaborate and foster relations with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and quality assurance teams, to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies with organizational goals.

**What we offer**
- A competitive salary;
- 28 vacation days; with the option to buy five more days;
- An employer-financed pension scheme;
- Bonus scheme depending on knowledge and experience;
- A dynamic and challenging role in an entrepreneurial organization;
- Working from our beautiful office in Rotterdam’s shipping district with the opportunity to combine this with occasionally working from home;
- Vitality initiatives, such as bootcamps and running groups every Tuesday and Wednesday;
- Travel allowance in the form of an NS Business Card; and 0,23ct per k/m from home to the office.

**What we are looking for**
- A bachelor in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
- Roughly 4 years of experience as a tactical buyer (or similar, f.e. senior buyer, project buyer, contract engineer, etc)
- Demonstrable experience with project procurement (i.e. full scope EPCIC/CAPEX projects) in a heavy, high demand industry such as the maritime sector.
- Ambition to grow (we would eventually want this person to grow into a strategic buyer role).
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement, analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
- Negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

**Do you have questions or if you would like to find out more about this vacancy?**
**Reach out and/or apply, and who knows when you will be on board of Anthony Veder