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Business Buyer

Location

Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands

JobType

full-time

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About the role

The Business Buyer supports the business or function by procuring goods and services for the asset or function, leveraging all available buying channels while reducing overall third-party spend. The Business Buyer works closely with various stakeholders, such as maintenance supervisors, project engineers and work preparators; as well as third-party contractors and vendors to execute and expedite procurement activities. As the gatekeeper for the asset's external spend, the Business Buyer is expected to bring a commercial edge to business conversations around demand for goods and services in maintenance activities and operations. The Business Buyer will coach, advise and train frontline staff to enable frontline buying activities.

About the company

At NAM, we have rich heritage as leading oil and gas producer in the Netherlands. As we look towards mid-2025, we are embarking on an exciting new chapter. While divesting a significant part of our offshore assets, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. As the largest operator in the basin, we continue to operate our onshore and offshore assets safely and responsibly. Additionally, we are frontrunner in effectively decommissioning assets that have ceased production. Our Agile operating model has transformed our business into one that delivers value in a resource-constrained and rapidly changing environment. Our Compass values — urgency, simplicity, unity, courage and humility — guide us in creating great and inclusive workplace. Aplace where everyone feels valued, takes pride in their work and enjoys the company of their colleagues. We aim to become one of the most diverse and inclusive organizations, where everyone feels respected and has strong sense of belonging. We encourage anyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. Don't let the fact that this position is posted as full-time discourage you; we are open to resourcing this position on part-time basis.

Skills

sap
ariba
procurement
negotiation
stakeholder management