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Technical Purchaser

Purchase, procurement and logistics.

Medium/higher vocational level.
Specific education in purchase & logistics is a plus.
Technical background or education is valuable.
Knowledge of the river cruise industry is a plus, not a must.
Flexible and positive attitude.
Accurate and stress-resistant.

A dynamic full-time position with independent and team tasks.
Wide variety of tasks and responsibilities.
You will be working in a young and dynamic team with dedicated colleagues.
You will work from our office in Arnhem (NL).
You will communicate in Dutch, English and German.

Role

As a Technical Purchaser in our Technical Department, you will play a key role in sourcing technical materials and supplies, coordinating logistics, and handling administrative tasks.

Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and arranging transportation. You will also act as the essential link between our Technical Managers in the office, Corporate Engineers in the field, and the Captain and crew on board, ensuring that all goods and supplies are delivered to the ship according to purchase orders or service tickets.

Your main job is to quickly process orders from ships, received through the ticket system or email. You’ll ensure the supply chain runs smoothly, making sure every order is handled accurately.

To thrive in this dynamic work environment, having a technical background or a strong interest in the maritime industry is beneficial. Our relatively small team supports a large fleet of ships across Europe, so the ability to work under time pressure and think proactively should come naturally to you.

In your position as Technical Purchaser, you are part of a small team, led by a Purchase Manager, and supervised by the Technical Director. You also work in close collaboration with the Technical Managers and the Warehouse Manager.

Task & Responsiblities

Primary contact for purchase, orders, and logistic processes in collaboration with the Technical Managers and Technical Director.
Supervise and organize general maintenance activities, by means of a ticket system and automated procurement system (Business Central)
Organize logistics and transportation to and from the office to the ships.
Manage the coordination and oversight of maintenance software in use.
Request and review quotations and maintenance contracts from suppliers.
Request quotations for machinery, revisions, and materials.
Supervise pending/open orders tickets from the ticket system.
Oversee and control incoming invoices and current pricing.
Support annual training weeks (kick-off for the on-board staff)
Proactively place orders as needed.
Organize/schedule inspections of equipment, tools, safety equipment, etc.

Competences

Education or expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
Familiarity with the (international) maritime industry or shipbuilding.
Experienced in Purchase, Logistics or Procurement. Ability to learn.

Strong proficiency in English and preferably Dutch and German.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, polite, and customer-focused.
Ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Medium to higher vocational level
Specific Purchase or Logistics courses
Perfect Dutch and English
German is a plus
Word, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics

Requirements

Good communication skills in Dutch and English, verbal and in writing
Cooperative and hands-on personality
Team player with the right mindset
Accurate and quick learner
Knowledge of MS-Office applications and automated systems

About Rivertech

Rivertech deliver best in class nautical and technical support for European based luxury river cruisers, exploited for demanding, elevated, and international guests. With 3 locations in Europe and over 15 years of experience, we employ well over 450 employees today. The majority of our experts are captains, engineers and sailors who work on board and receive sound back-up and assistance from the offices. The nautical department focusses on empowering the ship owners with supplying excellent staff, accurate routings, port reservations and fleet management. Our well-skilled technical staff, both on board and ashore, ensure safe sailing and hassle-free operations underway and at berth. We manage the ships in compliance with the international inland shipping rules and regulations.