Buyer

Responsibilities:

1. In charge of purchases required by the vessel allocated to him/her. Manage the purchasing support to vessel operations that require the purchasing of materials and services.
2. Investigate sources of supply and terms and conditions. Manage purchasing function through the purchasing system. All purchases to comply with specifications and requirements.
3. Monitor all open REQ to ensure that all REQ are attended to and if still remain outstanding, send email/contact the user for further assistance.
4. Monitor all open PO to feedback/update stakeholders on lead-time orders or overdue orders for their job planning.
5. Ensure all orders are delivered on time and are in good order.
6. Monitor, track and confirm the receiving of purchase orders onboard the vessel.
7. Coordinate and communicate with the freight forwarder, consignee, and the requestor.
8. Work towards set and implementing department ISO Quality Improvement Objectives and KPIs.
9. Provide backup service during staff’s absence to ensure all departments and vessels’ operations continue as normal with minimum interruption.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge and understanding of marine/technical equipment and related logistics management gained within the international Oil & Gas service industry.
2. Knowledge and use of computerized Purchasing system, preferably ABS NSE.
3. Diploma or Management Qualification in Supply Chain/Purchasing & Supply, or recognition of sound experience in place of formal qualifications is acceptable.