Are you passionate about shipbuilding and eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and innovative company? Join us at Royal IHC, where your expertise will drive the success of our large-scale projects and shape the future of maritime technology.

As a Category Manager for integrated systems, you will be responsible for establishing and sustaining strategic relationships with suppliers who provide integrated systems (electrical, HVAC, and mission equipment) on our large shipbuilding projects. These collaborations begin during the proposal stage of the project, and you ensure smooth transition into the execution phase where contracts are finalized.

In this role you:

• Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers responsible for the delivery of integrated systems such as electrical systems, HVAC and mission equipment.
• Collaborate with the proposal teams early on for partner selection and quotes.
• Transition seamlessly into the execution phase of the project, overseeing the procurement process and closing contracts with these suppliers.
• Manage key supplier accounts and monitor market trends.
• Ensure that all procurement activities align with the strategic goals of Royal IHC and contribute to the overall success of our projects.
  

You will work closely with:

• Proposal Teams: Collaborating during the initial phases of shipbuilding projects to select the strategic partner to make the project a success.
• Engineering Teams: Working together to ensure technical specifications and requirements are met by the suppliers.
• Project Procurement Teams: Aligning procurement activities with project timelines and objectives to ensure seamless project execution.
• Legal Department: Ensuring all contracts comply with legal standards and contribute to risk management strategies.
  

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the shipbuilding or maritime industry.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with substantial technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts successfully.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch is highly desirable.

A selection of what we offer:

When we welcome you as our new colleagues you will start working in a challenging and rewarding role in a leading maritime technology company with opportunities for professional growth and development.
We will offer you a gross monthly salary between €6824,- and €8500,- and an 8% holiday allowance (based on a full-time contract). Next to that we have good secondary benefits like (but not limited to) personal training budget of €1500 every three years, sporting facilities on site, good work-life balance with 40 vacation days and possibility to work from home.