Ship's Store Purchaser

Ship's Store Purchaser / Vessel Store Purchaser

• Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall Ship's Store supplier management.
• Manage purchase requisitions/orders.
• Obtain quotes for various Vessel stores, spares, and services arrangement based on RFQ from vessels and vessel managers / operations teams.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance to the organisation’s purchasing guidelines and procedures.
• To establish framework agreements with suppliers and ensure relevant goods and services are purchased under such agreements whenever possible. Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best results for the company.
• Keep update of purchase order into company costing system;
• Make monthly purchase report;
• Update vender list of suppliers and subcontractors, build up and update direct contact with local and overseas makers;
• Build up and update data base of company production consumables, ship store supply and ship spares for quotation and purchase purpose;
• Prepare documents including delivery order and apply related permits for ship’s repairs at request;
• Assist for operations arrangement, such as coordination with ship’s agent, superintendent, sub-contractors and our repair team for daily operation if necessary;
• To conduct periodic vendors appraisals and price comparisons.
• Arrangement of servicing and services towards meeting Class requirements such as Class Annuals and other related services.
• Ensure that proper cost/benefits evaluations are made prior to bringing forward any recommendations.
• To oversee the entire purchasing documentation process and ensure quarterly cost reports are submitted.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are correctly matched to PO and DO. Ensure all invoices are checked and input of the relevant account codes on the invoices.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.
• Communication with clients for approvals incl. of checking and monitoring the status of various requisitions.
• Arrangement of freight to the vessel and ensuring spares /stores reach in time with regular follow-up.
• Provide suggestions and feedbacks for the improvement of the execution of tasks and working instructions.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties and additional responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements and Experience: (Essential skills, qualifications, and experience)

• Must have experience in Marine Supply (Ship's Store Purchasing)
• Experience of a minimum of 2 years undertaking Ship's Store procurement requirements (IMPA Code)
• Having worked in the maritime and shipping industry, either with ship management companies or ship owners as a Purchaser.
• An understanding of the dynamics involved with purchasing requirements for vessels and their changing needs.
• Experience in managing logistics (delivery, supply chain) requirements for ship's stores
• Knowledge and experience of using purchasing systems for marine requirements.
• Ability to communicate timely, efficiently, and effectively.