Technical Buyer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Welcome at QuantiParts, a Wärtsilä company! 

QuantiParts offers its customers spare parts for classic Wärtsilä medium- and high-speed engines. We employ about 80 people in Hattem and France, with customers and suppliers all over the world. In this position you will be working in a team with 9 other sourcing specialists and in close cooperation with Sales, Quality, Warehouse, Technical Support, Wärtsilä procurement and of course Suppliers. 

We are now looking for a 

Technical Buyer

to join our team working for a better future. 

The preferred location for the position is in Hattem, The Netherlands.

What you will be doing 

In this position you will be working on the planning, acquisition, monitoring and correction of the flow of technical goods, from the supplier until delivery at our services warehouse in Hattem. Since we are a customer minded organisation you will work in close cooperation with our sales department, to understand the customers needs and act on this by searching for the best material availability and look for the most suitable solutions. In order to facilitate our customers in the best way, you create and deliver sourcing benefits to the businesses such as obsolescence management, zero defect quality, on time deliveries and cost- and lead time reduction. 

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• You take care of the operational procurement activities such as: order processing for parts, execution of materials demand and inventory planning, proactive order monitoring; stock level analyses and cost price development
• You solve day to day supplier issues regarding delivery, availability, and/or payments. 
• Create a sourcing plan and develop specific action plans to improve the overall performance of the suppliers. 
• You manage, monitor and report supplier performance against agreements and on quality, delivery, reliability & lead times and costs. 
• Properly follow stock level and relevant supply indicators and are aware of overall profitability.

What do we expect from you?

• You hold a Bachelor degree in combination with several years of experience within procurement, supply chain management within a technical and international organisation. 
• A Certificate in NEVI 1, and NEVI 2 is preferred. 
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is seen as an advantage.
• To solve problems, you are able to think and act fast, and keep things as simple as possible.
• You have experience with international negotiations and analysing supply chain processes.
• Affection with diesel engines, off-shore, marine and power plant market.   
• Excellent social and communication skills in English and Dutch, both oral and written. 

What we offer you

We highly care for employability of all our employees hence employees are encouraged to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials. The opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious, growth orientated organisation. We offer excellent primary and secondary terms of employment and a healthy work-life balance. We foster openness, respect and trust. The culture can be described as down to earth and decisive.

We drive an inclusive corporate culture by respecting diversity. Success requires a mix of employees - diversity in nationality, gender, age, personality and educational background.

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Simon Bouwman, Manager Purchasing, through email simon.bouwman@quantiparts.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 29/11/2024 

About QuantiParts:

QuantiParts changes the game for trading OEM spare parts for mature Wärtsilä engine brands. We serve the engine Brands; Stork Werkspoor Diesel, Deutz, Deutz MWM, Bolnes, Sulzer A/S 4 stroke, SACM, Poyaud, Crepelle and Vasa and have all the parts new, remanufactured or pre-owned to keep them operating. The company is based in Hattem, the Netherlands, where its spare parts are traded from. The company’s stock consists of over 5 million components for more than 45 different engine types.

We provide 24-7 parts services and support with the best technical know-how available. We strive for Cost-efficient solutions, immediate response and the right spare parts delivered on time! We are here for you and your engine.  QuantiParts employs about 80 people in Hattem and in France. All our employees bring with them the Wärtsilä legacy and extensive technical know-how in order to serve customers worldwide.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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