
Category Manager Foundations
DEME
Company Overview
DEME
Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
1991
Business Model
Marine Engineering and Environmental Services
DEME specializes in dredging, land reclamation, and environmental remediation.
Revenue is generated through contracts in dredging, offshore wind farm construction, and environmental projects.
Locations & Geography
DEME operates in multiple countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Company Culture
DEME's mission is to provide innovative solutions for sustainable marine and environmental projects.
The work environment is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability.
DEME invests in employee development through training programs and career advancement opportunities.
Activities & Projects
Recent notable projects include the construction of offshore wind farms and coastal protection works.
DEME is known for its innovative use of technology in dredging and environmental solutions.
DEME implements sustainable practices in all projects, focusing on minimizing environmental impact.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at DEME include project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists.
DEME offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for international assignments.
Contact Information
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Job Description
DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of dredging, marine engineering and environmental remediation. DEME can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, being a front runner in innovation and new technologies.
DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers, seas and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.
While the company's roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world's seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide.
For the development of offshore windfarm projects, DEME Offshore is offering to its clients amongst others best-in-class turn-key solutions comprising the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of offshore windfarm foundations and sub-sea cables. DEME’s procurement organization in Luxembourg is playing within this context a vital role and is a key success factor for DEME’s growing business and sustainable success.
Within this highly demanding environment DEME is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional Category Manager “Foundations” based in Luxembourg as a key member of its management team to shape DEME’s success.
In this function, you will report to the Lead Category Manager “EPC Procurement” and lead a team of experienced and motivated procurement professionals. You will manage your work in close cooperation with the respective business unit and Project Teams located worldwide.
Your Responsibilities
- You will manage the budgeting and tendering activities for the procurement of Offshore Wind Foundations and associated scope for EPCI Offshore Wind projects;
- You will develop and implement innovative and complex procurement strategies and programs to facilitate the most effective and efficient sourcing;
- You will manage and supervise a team of Procurement Professionals and Engineers during all relevant procurement phases and covering all interactions with the supply chain from the preparation of ITTs to the award of subcontracts in line with the EPCI tender and contract requirements;
- You will be leading negotiations with tenderers and the supply chain on executive level;
- You will identify the strategic procurement demand of the business and develop the respective supply chain accordingly.
Your Profile
- You hold a master’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering or management and have at least 8 years of proven track record in relevant positions in an EPCI project driven environment;
- You are an experienced excellent negotiator on executive management level and an excellent communicator with the ability to convince and influence business partners and suppliers;
- You combine a strong technical background with an equally strong commercial and contractual expertise and have gained relevant experience in EPCI related procurement or project management preferably in an offshore or oil & gas industry;
- You are self-driven, have a convincing personality and are for your internal and external stakeholders on management level a competent partner;
- You are a natural leader and have gained experience in the management of a multi-national team of highly motivated and experienced professionals;
- You are curious, analytical, meticulous, customer oriented and result driven;
- You are a strategic and conceptual thinker and used to develop and present strategies and solutions to the management;
- You are fluent in English, spoken and written;
- You are willing to work from Luxembourg, and to travel regularly abroad on business trips and limited mission worldwide, when required.
Our Offer
- An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
- A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
- A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
- A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.
Where Next?
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01 Apply
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02 Invite
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03 Meet us
Either at our HQ or virtually, we’ll get to know each other better and discuss your opportunities together.
04 Join our team
Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey!
About the role
February 3, 2025
Full Time
Company
March 26, 2025
On-site
- Kirchberg, Luxembourg
8+ years in relevant positions
UTC+01:00
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