Procurement Coordinator with experience in managing end-to-end procurement activities, vendor coordination, purchase order processing, and supply chain support to ensure timely availability of goods and services. Skilled in sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotations, evaluating vendor proposals, negotiating pricing, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Adept at coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to track orders, resolve delivery issues, monitor inventory requirements, and support cost optimization initiatives. Your responsibilities Be the first point of contact for the project members for all procurement related questions; Be the link between the project team and the central procurement department; Follow the Group Procurement methodology and templates as defined by the Group Procurement Director; Leverage available Framework Agreements; Responsible for strategic sourcing of items outside the defined group categories with focus on TCO optimization; Execute medium value spot buys; Coordinate procurement activities for (an) assigned project(s); Responsible for the return of equipment at the end of the project to the adequate location/owner; Organizing the procurement kick-off meeting and regular procurement follow-up meetings with the project team; Drafting the Project Procurement Plan (containing i.a. roles & responsibilities, approval flows, Project Procurement List, etc.) Being owner of the Project Procurement List, follow up (e.g. timing, coded items) and take actions when necessary; Selecting, reviewing and re-evaluating the starter packs and continuation packs at the end of the projects; Steer the Local Procurement Representatives; Coordinating and being the interface with Logistics and other stakeholders (e.g. Finance); Support the setup of the transactional procurement channels either via Corporate Procurement or Project Procurement; Ensuring timely involvement of the relevant Category Managers; Ensuring the procurement procedures and processes are being followed using the right systems & tools. Your profile Any bachelor's degree. Proven experience and knowledge in procurement for a minimum of 8 years. Experience in Oil & Gas industry is preferred. Willingness to primarily work from Chennai. Flexibility to travel anywhere in India on short missions and business trips. 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. DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be 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 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. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects. DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.