Total 3 Senior Executive purchasing manager job vacancies in D11 Novena, Thomson, Watten Estate

• Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
• Manage purchase requisitions/orders.
• Obtain quotes for various stores, spares, and services arrangement based on RFQ from vessels and vessel managers / operations teams.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance to the organisation’s purchasing guidelines and procedures.
• To establish framework agreements with suppliers and ensure relevant goods and services are purchased under such agreements whenever possible. Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best results for the company.
• Identify and implement standard procedures and guidelines for tracking purchasing costs, logistics, and shipping procedures.
• To conduct periodic vendors appraisals and price comparisons.
• Arrangement of servicing and services towards meeting Class requirements such as Class Annuals and other related services.
• Ensure that proper cost/benefits evaluations are made prior to bringing forward any recommendations.
• To oversee the entire purchasing documentation process and ensure quarterly cost reports are submitted.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are correctly matched to PO and DO. Ensure all invoices are checked and input of the relevant account codes on the invoices.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.
• Communication with clients for approvals incl. of checking and monitoring the status of various requisitions.
• Arrangement of freight to the vessel and ensuring spares /stores reach in time with regular follow-up.
• Provide suggestions and feedbacks for the improvement of the execution of tasks and working instructions.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties and additional responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements and Experience: (Essential skills, qualifications, and experience)

• Previous experience of a minimum of 3 years undertaking procurement requirements and activities for vessels trading worldwide.
• Having worked in the maritime and shipping industry, either with ship management companies or ship owners as a Purchaser.
• An undersanding of the dynamics involved with purchasing requriements for vessels and their changing needs.
• Experience in managing logistics (delivery, supply chain) requirements for spares, and stores etc.
• Knowledge and experience of using purchasing systems for marine requirements.
• Ability to communicate timely, efficiently, and effectively.

• Sourcing & purchasing of material/ equipment
• Liaise with vendors and monitoring of purchase order schedule
• Use of Purchase system with Microsoft Navision
• Reconcile vendors’ DO with PO
• Perform other purchasing duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Min ‘O’ Level or equivalent
• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience is required
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft words, Excel and Email
• Experience with Microsoft Navision would be an advantage but not necessary, otherwise willing to learn new software
• Good coordination and communication skills

• Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
• Manage purchase requisitions/orders.
• Obtain quotes for various stores, spares, and services arrangement based on RFQ from vessels and vessel managers / operations teams.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance to the organisation’s purchasing guidelines and procedures.
• To establish framework agreements with suppliers and ensure relevant goods and services are purchased under such agreements whenever possible. Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best results for the company.
• Clarifying doubts with vessels to get accurate quotes as many times info or specs given are not complete or not correct.
• Identify and implement standard procedures and guidelines for tracking purchasing costs. Logistics, and shipping procedures.
• To conduct periodic vendors appraisals and price comparisons.
• Arrangement of servicing and services towards meeting Class requirements such as Class Annuals and other related services.
• Ensure that proper cost/benefits evaluations are made prior to bringing forward any recommendations.
• To oversee the entire purchasing documentation process and ensure quarterly cost reports are submitted.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are correctly matched to PO and DO. Ensure all invoices are checked and input of the relevant account codes on the invoices.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.
• Communication with clients for approvals incl. of checking and monitoring the status of various requisitions.
• Arrangement of freight to the vessel and ensuring spares /stores reach in time with regular follow-up.
• Provide suggestions and feedbacks for the improvement of the execution of tasks and working instructions.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements and Experience: (Essential skills, qualifications, and experience)

• Previous experience of a minimum of 3 to 5 years as an experienced purchaser specifically for Offshore vessels (Subsea, OSV etc.), trading worldwide is a must.
• Additionaly experience with ocean going conventional vessels will be an added advantage.
• A high-level understanding of purchasing regulations and governing industry guidelines.
• Experience in managing logistics (delivery, supply chain) requirements for purchased items such as spares, stores etc.
• An adequate knowledge of various purchasing systems regulations and governing industry guidelines.
• Ability to work with relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate timely, efficiently, and effectively.