Senior Purchaser (Shipping background, Town)

• Handling and processing of Vessel Requisitions for Stores, Provisions, Spare Parts, Lubricants, Chemicals & Gases for obtaining quotations from approved suppliers, evaluating and comparing offers for further submittal to responsible Superintendents for approval, liaising with suppliers to process approved orders, controlling received quantities and purchase invoices in accordance with the company's procedures and purchasing software.
• Purchase of spare parts, operating materials and consumables in coordination with ship’s crew and Technical/Marine Superintendent(s) by obtaining offers, conducting price comparisons and negotiating with suppliers. That includes coordination and processing of large orders for class renewals/dry dockings.
• Filling of purchase records in the procurement system
• Plan, coordinate and follow up on the cost efficient and timely transport of purchased goods
• Monitor vessel requisition forms and approve orders undern financial aspects Keep team leader(s) informed about possible problems with suppliers and also create transparency towards crew spare orders/deliveries towards the vessel’s crew.
• Ensuring compliance with all standards the company has implemented (i e ISM, ISO, etc).
• Assist relevant Superintendent(s) with handling of potential claims.
• Procurement, sourcing and purchase of vessels’ spare parts, supplies and services including preparation of relevant purchase orders and job orders to ensure proper supply for vessels.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order for Superintendents to review and determine the best offer among potential suppliers.
• Verify suppliers’ invoices against quotations and keeping track of vessels’ total expenditure against approved budgets. Verifies item received with items ordered; liaise and resolve with suppliers for mismatch item
• Monitor vessels’ movements, liaising with suppliers, masters and agents to ensure that supplies are delivered on board timely.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping, follow-up and filing of all stores and spares purchased for vessels.
• Actively follow up on vessels’ defect reports, arrangement of third party service vendors and docking issues etc.
• Coordinate closely with Technical Superintendent and shipboard officers.
• Co-ordinate with vessels on various technical matters as instructed by the Superintendents.
• Maintain and update vessels’ technical certificates and arrangement of renewals whenever required.
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by Technical Superintendents and or Technical Manager.

• 3 years in similar position(s) in Ship Management Supply/Purchasing Department. Competitive remuneration/benefits and opportunity for professional advancement are offered.
• Diploma / Degree holders with 3 years of purchasing experience preferably in Shipping industry
• Familiar with vessel records and certificates is added advantage
• If you are a team player, results oriented, adaptive, with excellent communication skills, good level of command in verbal/written English, computer literate and supportive to supply management software applications, you can be an integral part of company's further development.

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