hbo vacatures in Werkendam

Category Buyer - Civil Works & Aggregates

Job publication date

14 Nov 2025

Summary

Are you fascinated with innovative projects related to marine infrastructure and offshore works which contribute to social, environmental, and economic sustainability? Are you willing to support to the success of our projects? Do you have the ability to strategically align the supply chain in order to find the optimum in quality, price and planning? We, within our challenging procurement department are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Category Buyer Civil Works for the DEME Group.

You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for harbor construction, dams and sea defenses, canal construction, revetment, quay wall construction and shore protection. If you are up for a new challenge where you can help our department grow, do not hesitate, and apply! We will give you an incredible number of opportunities and responsibility right from the start.

• DEME General

• Supply Chain / Procurement

• Belgium

• You'll take the lead in tender management, selecting suppliers as well as concluding, maintaining, and managing contracts, expenses and agreements.

• You'll develop and manage a network of reliable and stable suppliers.

• You'll also build strong internal partnerships with our operational departments and budget owners.

• You know your way around contract lifecycle management: ensuring that contracts are executed correctly, monitoring performance and compliance and taking action when necessary.

• Analyze recurring supply issues, identify root causes and lead corrective action plans.

• Analyze spend and procurement data to identify trends and improvement opportunities and prepare concise reports for management with key findings and recommendations.

• Maintain open and transparent communication with the Category Manager, providing insightful updates and feedback to support informed decision-making.

  • You hold a master's degree in (civil) engineering, and/or applied economics business engineer, or equal by experience.

  • You're a real talent in negotiating and steer each discussion towards the desired results.

  • Interest and affinity for technical subjects.

  • You are able to keep an overview of multiple projects simultaneously. You can clearly distinguish between critical issues and less important matters, ensuring that priorities are managed effectively.

  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant work experience.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey!

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'Where Next?'' That's up to you. At DEME, we offer you the freedom and support to take ownership of your career while contributing to extraordinary projects with a lasting impact.

DEME is a global solutions provider in a challenging and rapidly changing world. Our expertise and vast experience has been deployed over the centuries for dredging, environmental and marine engineering business solutions such as port construction and improving maritime access worldwide. We have been creating land for 150 years and will continue to do so in the future. Therefore, we are looking for motivated candidates to reinforce our team.

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