Procurement Specialist Subcontracting
Job Description

Job description

Do you have the commercial drive to secure the best deals for subcontracting technical services and installation tools? 

Your role in the story:


As a Procurement Specialist, you are the link between strategy and execution. You ensure that critical goods and services are procured on time, at the right price, and under the best conditions. So our onshore and offshore projects run smoothly in the various Business Lines (Wind, Transport and Installation  and Decommissioning). 
We’re looking for someone with ambition and growth potential: eager to learn, ready to take ownership, and excited to develop within our organization. We offer plenty of opportunities for personal development and encourage you to shape your own career path.

What you will be working on:

•    Reviewing and discussing Scope of Works for services, constructions, and equipment
•    Coordinating specifications and terms & conditions, resulting in Invitations to Tender
•    Conducting market research and managing the bidding process
•    Leading negotiations and closing subcontracts or frame agreements
•    Generating Purchase Orders in SAP for project-related services and equipment
•    Providing commercial input for Business Units
•    Analyzing data and sharing up-to-date vendor and market insights

Key ingredients for success:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Technical (preferred) or Business Education and experience in a technical industry, preferably offshore
•    Additional Procurement training or education
•    Strong knowledge of procurement processes and ERP systems (preferably SAP)
•    Excellent negotiation and communication skills in Dutch and English
•    A proactive, persistent team player with a commercial mindset

Your future colleagues:

You’ll work closely with Engineers, Project Managers, and other specialists to make things happen.


Your Foundation for Success

We believe in entrepreneurship, growth, and collaboration. If you’re a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, and someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, you’ll feel right at home. Personal leadership and initiative are key, you own your growth and the impact you make.

Here's why people love working with us:

  • Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance;
  • bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
  • Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €70,719.48.
  • 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
  • Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
  • Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together); 
  • A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

 

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now! 

Please submit your application by 23 januari 2026. The application process consists of two interviews, an online assessment, and an employment offer. For Fleet, the first interviews will be conducted via Teams; for other positions, we prefer to hold interviews at our office in Leiden, although video interviews via Teams are also possible.

 

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?

A unique maritime adventure

A unique maritime adventure At Heerema Marine Contractors, we deliver the world’s most challenging offshore projects in the energy sector. From designing and engineering to transporting, installing, and removing offshore structures, we make the impossible possible — safely and sustainably.

Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our diverse team, working together across offshore, onshore, and office-based roles. We value teamwork, innovation, and a can-do mindset, and we are proud of our culture where colleagues support and inspire each other to achieve excellence.

Join Heerema and become part of a world-class team shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Information at a Glance

Highlights

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we offer offshore jobs, engineering careers, and office opportunities worldwide. Join our team and make the impossible possible.

Base Salary:  62,618.00 EUR
Job Location:  HMC Leiden
Business area:  Procurement
Standard Weekly Hours:  40.00
Job Level:  Intermediate
Req Id:  668