Driven by the expansion of our global fleet operations, we are excited to introduce a new opportunity for a Buyer.
This role requires demonstrable, hands-on experience within the marine industry. Candidates must have a strong understanding of marine vessel purchasing, including sourcing, procurement and supplier management specific to vessel operations.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in the marine industry, with a strong commercial awareness of fleet operations and the ability to balance cost, quality, and operational requirements.
In this role, you will provide the Fleet Operations Team with high-quality procurement support at both tactical and operational levels, driving cost efficiencies while maintaining required standards of quality and delivery timelines. You will play a key role in the continuous improvement and effective implementation of procurement processes and procedures, supported by strong technical capability and a proactive approach to supplier management.
A CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.
Key Deliverables:
- Provide day-to-day procurement support for the Fleet Operations Team and assigned vessels, or as otherwise required.
- Ensure excellence in core procurement activities, including maintaining accurate Purchase Orders (POs) and revisions, and securing supplier acknowledgement of POs under agreed terms and conditions.
- Prepare, coordinate, issue, and review Requests for Information (RFIs), Proposals (RFPs), Quotations (RFQs), and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).
- Ensure compliance with fleet/marine-specific regulations, company QHSE standards, and procurement processes, including:
- Maintain departmental databases, reports, and procurement documentation to a high standard.
- Promote and educate stakeholders on procurement best practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating effectively and adapting style and approach as appropriate.
- Develop category, commodity, and supplier knowledge and contribute to the department’s knowledge base.
- Coordinate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Confidentiality Agreements (GCAs), and supplier onboarding.
- Maintain accurate supplier and contract records.
- Develop reporting and analysis tools to support effective evaluation of supplier proposals and quotations.
- Coordinate departmental reporting requirements, including KPIs, monthly reports, supplier scorecards, and audits.
- Work towards achieving or exceeding business, departmental, and individual goals and KPIs.
- Support the development and refinement of procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
- Perform any other relevant tasks and duties as required.