Buyer

Key Responsibilities

Monitor vessel requisitions and purchasing/inventory systems (NS) Issue RFQs to approved suppliers and analyse quotations for cost, quality and availability Raise Purchase Orders upon Superintendent approval Track POs through suppliers, warehouses and freight forwarders until onboard delivery Arrange freight shipments and negotiate pricing with forwarders Coordinate lube oil purchases and emergency repair deliveries Monitor and manage supplier performance and improvement initiatives Ensure fair competition and apply efficient procurement strategies Assist Accounting with disputed invoices Cooperate with Buyers, support training and manage assigned projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Shipping, Purchasing or equivalent Minimum 1 year experience in a similar purchasing role within a shipping company Very good organisational and communication skills Adequate English language skills IT literate with knowledge of NS High ethical standards and professionalism