Marine Purchasing Officer

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Ensure that all items requested by vessels, the Company, business partners, and Joint Ventures (JVs) are duly sourced, quoted, reviewed, and approved, and subsequently ordered and delivered in full compliance with defined user requirements, within agreed timelines, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Marine Purchasing

• Ensure the timely ordering of the day-to-day requisitions received from End User, by using the procurement system and implementing Company’s relevant policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Monitor requisitions entered in Company’s procurement system from vessels and generate ‘Request for Quotation’ from Approved suppliers, implementing Company’s relevant policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Analyze quotations on a value cost basis commensurate with Quality and availability in order to ensure cost efficiency.
• Raise ‘Purchase Orders’ once the End User approves the RFQ and monitor ‘Purchase Orders’ from Supplier via warehouses and freight forwarders till delivery on-board vessel.
• Monitor the Purchase Requisition s/Orders/GRNs/Invoice life cycle ensuring timely operation during the whole process following SLA requirements.
• Assist the Accounting function for disputed invoices related to goods and/or services.
• Assist the End User/ Superintendent in the preparation of the budget.
• Ensure the goods/services delivered follow International Rules and regulations applicable to the End User, (SOLAS, Wheel mark, etc.) by correcting the material description where necessary.
• Evaluate suppliers in collaboration with the Marine Category Officers & Senior Marine Purchasing Officer in order to maintain cooperation with the most valuable suppliers for the company, using records justifying performance.
• Monitor and manage suppliers’ performance and lead suppliers’ improvement programs in order to enhance competitiveness and progress.
• Apply the most appropriate Purchasing strategies, including efficient procurement processes and supplier-base management, wherever possible ensuring fair and free competition between potential suppliers.
• Assist in providing standardized reports on purchasing performance, through analyzing all available data and propose plans to the Senior Marine Purchasing Officer to meet individual, team or Supply department objectives.
• Monitor logistic team arranging freight shipments, consolidated where possible. Oversee monitoring of all Freight and Logistics activity.

Innovation and Technology Adoption

• Identify and recommend emerging technologies and innovative solutions to enhance procurement processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of new procurement tools and systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Stay informed of industry advancements and digital procurement trends to maintain a competitive edge and foster continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Communication

• Keep internal stakeholders informed on procurement activities, process changes, and updates.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to support procurement initiatives and address evolving business needs.

Market Research and Benchmarking

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive benchmarking to identify industry trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging supplier capabilities.
• Utilize market intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions and strengthen negotiation strategies.
• Maintain a centralized database of market insights to support long-term procurement planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align…