As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the full Request-to-Pay (R2P) cycle within your assigned purchasing categories. You ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and orders while maintaining high standards in quality, lead time, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Acting as a key link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you contribute to optimizing total cost of ownership and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
Manage the complete operational purchasing process: from purchase request validation to order creation, follow-up, and issue resolution
Ensure proper application of supply agreements and framework contracts
Understand stakeholder needs and specifications to ensure appropriate purchasing decisions
Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service quality and reliability
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Category Buyers and stakeholders for continuous improvement
Provide high-quality operational support and customer service to internal clients, ensuring process compliance
Contribute to KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and market exploration
Fluent in English and very good understanding of Dutch
Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
Effective communication skills with a customer service mindset
Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of ERP systems or reporting tools is advantageous
Proactive team player with integrity, ownership, and a results-driven mindset
Works well independently and as part of a team
Entrepreneurial and motivated to work in a dynamic, international environment
Previous experience in a similar role or in an administrative position is a plus
Extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
Permanent training track for personal and professional development
Stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
People-oriented environment with a focus on employee wellbeing
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging & infra, environmental remediation, trenching and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on almost 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on more than 5,800 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realized a turnover of 4.1 billion euro with an EBITDA of 764 million euro in 2024.
