Purchasing Officer (VAC-A21321N)

Job description

Our client is a Global Shipping Services Company and they are looking for a Purchasing Officer to join their team based at their HQ in Limassol.

The position is responsible in negotiating offers and preparing reports (e.g., on orders and costs) identifying the most profitable offers to ensure purchased items are of high quality, purchased at the best prices and terms and delivered on time.

Job Duties

• Receives requisitions from vessels and proceeds with obtaining quotations and negotiating best possible price and terms, including bulk purchases
• Arranges dispatch of supplies accordingly
• Monitors and ensures that goods are delivered timely
• Checks, monitors and follows up regularly outstanding orders
• Updates Danaos Software accordingly (from requisition to process of invoice)
• Process all invoices accordingly
• Creates new Supplier Registration Forms and obtains approval
• Negotiates best possible prices and terms including bulk purchases
• Prepares quotations , orders and files with regards to technical matters
• Prepares, follows up on pre-payments and processes all timely invoices accordingly
• Monitors Company's regular suppliers as well as being the point of contact for suppliers regarding payments
• Identifies any unidentified items on submitted requisitions
• Monitors Company's regular suppliers
• Is the point of contact for suppliers regarding payments
• Prepares quotations, orders and files
• Prepares and follows up on pre-payments
• Ensures implementation of the Safety Management System in the area of responsibilities and proposes any changes

Job Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution recognized within a relevant field of Shipping, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related subject (minimum three years program)
• At least two years of working experience within the shipping industry, preferably within ship's purchasing
• Ability to administer and work under pressure
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• Have a proactive approach
• Possesses a strong sense of ethics and accountability
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical, verbal and written skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong English and good Greek language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate

Job Benefits

• Medical Insurance for employee (inpatient coverage)
• Lunch Allowance
• Parking Allowance
• Provident Fund
• Company Phone & Laptop

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Purchasing Officer - VAC-A21321N. We look forward to hearing from you!