Job Description: Purchaser
Available from 01 SEP 2025
Full time job in the office in Sopot (on-site)
Job Summary
The incumbent will oversee all aspects of procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, and logistics for designated vessels and projects, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Process requisitions in accordance with established company procedures.
- Monitor vessel schedules and provide timely updates on requisition statuses and delivery progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Engage with vendors to obtain detailed product or service information, including pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
- Review purchase orders, requisitions, and quotations for accuracy, compliance, and applicability.
- Research and evaluate suppliers, review bid proposals, negotiate contracts within authorized scope, and execute agreements.
- Identify the most cost-effective supply options across various ports, considering urgency and optimal delivery locations for spare parts.
- Track orders to ensure timely delivery and cost management.
- Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time receipt and dispatch of shipments, including transportation and storage arrangements.
- Follow up with vessels post-delivery for confirmation and address any discrepancies with suppliers.
- Verify invoices and resolve discrepancies prior to payment processing.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, or supply chain management.
- Attention to detail with the ability to multitask efficiently and accurately.
- Proven ability to work under pressure both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective negotiation capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Creative thinking and proactive issue resolution.
- Adaptability to evolving operational requirements.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred and advantageous.
Please send your cvs to recruitment.desk@smtshipping.com