Portuguese Speaking Purchaser

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

How you can make your mark

You can make your mark as a purchaser by being part of the centralize procurement team in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for the procurement of equipment, materials and services, within the agreed timeframes and against the optimum market conditions for projects for different regions.

Do you want to work for a company that literally changing the world map? Do you want to join a growing company that can offers you an international career around the globe? Working for Boskalis means you’ll have an interesting working environment and stay in contact with many different business units and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities as a purchaser

• Contributing to the selection of suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring quality, prices and delivery times. Contributes to the evaluation of suppliers performance.
• Ordering equipment, materials and services and monitoring the quality.
• Monitoring the timely delivery of materials, equipment and services at the designated location.
• Solving of issues arising from the check of invoices
• Administration work related to procurement procedure.
• Responsible an accountable for following the procurement system in place.
• Contributing to the continuously development of the procurement processes.

Your qualities and experience

• Bachelor degree / 3 year diploma.
• Fluecy in Portuguese language.
• At least 3 years of experience preferably in dredging, marine or offshore project(s).
• Experience in ERP systems is required.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistical processes

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of our procurement team.
• Where you will work: You will work from our project office in Abu Dhabi.
• Full/part-time job: The position of a Purchaser is a full-time job.
• Workin hours:Applicant should be flexible with working hours
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of a purchaser. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.

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