Purchasing Officer Assistant (VAC-A3163)

Job description

Our client, a Maritime Services Company in Limassol, is looking to recruit a Purchasing Officer Assistant who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth procurement and delivery of catering provisions, while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.

Job Duties

• Informing the Fleet Supervisor about complaints, non-conformities, and discrepancies, and handling them effectively between vessels and suppliers.
  
  Reviewing requisitions submitted by vessels.
  
  Sending out inquiries for quotations to various approved suppliers.
  
  Issuing inquiries, analyzing quotations, and submitting recommendations to the Fleet Supervisor.
  
  Placing orders and arranging the safe and economical delivery of requested items to respective vessels at convenient ports.
  
  Evaluating supplier offers based on performance, approved supplier lists, pricing, quality, payment terms, and previous cooperation.
  
  Arranging transportation for catering provisions and other consumables.
  
  Checking related invoices for accuracy and payment processing.
  
  Preparing supplier comparison reports, benchmarking supplier performance, and maintaining performance records.
  
  Preparing customer review reports.
  
  Assisting with the monthly closing inventories process and ensuring vessel catering accounts are accurately updated.
  
  Performing other duties as assigned to support the department's objectives.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or a related field. Alternatively, we can also consider candidates with an academic background in culinary arts, food technology, nutrition, etc., provided this is combined with experience in the shipping industry

At least 1–2 years of experience in a position within the shipping industry, including supply chain, logistics, or budget management or procurement, or logistics.

Proficiency in MS Office and general computer literacy.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

A passion for the maritime industry.

Working hours:

The standard working hours are from 08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday and on Fridays they work from 08:00 until 14:00.

They offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements upon completion of the training period.

This means that, after completing the training period, employees can work from home on any day of the week.

They offer a flexible schedule to accommodate work-life balance.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Purchasing Officer Assistant - VAC-A3163. We look forward to hearing from you!