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Purchasing Officer Assistant

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.