purchaser/ senior purchaser

Key Responsibilities • Source and purchase ship stores, provisions, spare parts, consumables and other marine supplies based on vessel and customer requirements. • Handle RFQs, obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate prices and prepare purchase orders. • Source fresh, frozen and dry provisions and coordinate with provision suppliers to meet vessel requirements. • Develop and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and continuously identify alternative sources to improve cost, quality and delivery performance. • Coordinate with warehouse, operations, drivers, suppliers and customers on order fulfilment and delivery schedules. • Arrange and monitor local transportation, collection, delivery and other logistics operations . • Monitor urgent orders and resolve purchasing or delivery issues promptly. • Verify purchased items against specifications, quantities and delivery requirements. • Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, quotations, purchase orders and related documentation. • Assist with inventory planning and replenishment of commonly used marine supplies. • Work closely with the Operations, Warehouse & Logistics and Finance teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment. • Perform other purchasing, logistics and operational duties as required. Requirements • Relevant working experience in marine supply, ship chandling, vessel provisions, ship stores or a related maritime supply environment is preferred. • Practical experience in purchasing ship stores and/or vessel provisions will be an advantage. • Familiarity with marine products, suppliers and vessel supply requirements is preferred. • Good sourcing, quotation comparison and price negotiation skills. • Able to coordinate multiple orders and work effectively under time-sensitive operational requirements. • Good communication and coordination skills. • Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and other purchasing/ERP systems. • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with purchasing, warehouse, logistics and operations teams. • Willing to support urgent vessel requirements when operationally necessary.