Advance Career, on behalf of our client, a well established ship management and ship owning  organization, seeks to recruit a Junior Purchasing Officer:

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the procurement department with the following:
• Render procurement services to the fleet team in which the procurement officer is embedded. In doing so, work closely together with the superintendents.
• Process the procurement requisitions from the vessels, taking into account the procurement policy of the company and the advices from superintendents.
• Continuously strive to optimise the procurement processes in order to come to the best price/quality ratio of goods/services purchased. Thereby contributing to the annual vessel budget and reduce the administrative costs involved in ordering the goods/services.
• Close cooperation with the logistics team to ensure shipment of spares, stores and consumable in timely manner Manage the shipment of ship mails.
• Within the given authority levels, check and approve invoices and settle claims/ disputes with suppliers.
• Rate suppliers basis price / performance criteria.
• Support of Reporting for Third Party Owners.
• Other tasks may be given as deemed necessary by the superior.

Qualifications:

• Sound understanding of procurement and logistic processes.
• Relevant working experience at a ship managing company or at one of the company’s current suppliers is an advantage.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence when dealing with people often in difficult circumstances.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in using PMS software solutions.

Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.