On behalf of our client, an international maritime catering management and training business, we are looking for a Purchasing Officer Assistant to be based at their offices in Limassol, Cyprus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Informs the Fleet Supervisor about complaints, non-conformities, and discrepancies, and handling 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 arranging 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 payment processing.
- 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.
- Minimum 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.
- 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.