On behalf of our client, an international maritime catering management and training business, we are looking for a Purchasing Officer Assistant (Chinese-speaking) to be based at their offices in Limassol, Cyprus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Informs the Fleet Supervisor about complaints, non-conformities, and discrepancies, and handles them effectively between vessels and suppliers
- Reviews requisitions submitted by vessels
- Sends out inquiries for quotations to various approved suppliers
- Issues inquiries, analyzes quotations, and submits recommendations to the Fleet Supervisor
- Places orders and arranges the safe and economical delivery of requested items to respective vessels at convenient ports
- Evaluates supplier offers based on performance, approved supplier lists, pricing, quality, payment terms, and previous cooperation
- Arranges transportation for catering provisions and other consumables
- Checks related invoices for accuracy and processes payments
- Prepares supplier comparison reports, benchmarks supplier performance, and maintains performance records
- Prepares customer review reports
- Assists with the monthly closing inventories process and ensures vessel catering accounts are accurately updated
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the department’s objectives
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management
- Proficiency in MS Office and general computer literacy
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Fluent in Traditional Chinese and Mandarin (written and verbal) is a must
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- A passion for the maritime industry
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- 13th salary
- Provident Fund Plan
- Performance-based bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements upon completion of the training period
- Amazing opportunities for career progression.
- Financial Relief Program
- In-house entertaining space
All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
