Purchaser (maritime)

For our client, an international maritime company based in Gdańsk, we are looking for a Purchaser

About the role:

As a Purchaser you are responsible for the entire procurement process; you put out requests, orders, ensure timely deliveries, expediting, handle invoices, non-conformities, claims. You always know the latest status of deliveries, solve problems, and keep all needed data up to date in our ERP program (IFS, SAP).

In addition, you know how to keep the costs within the purchasing budget, and you are strong in maintaining relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

This is a good fit if you like to do the following:

• managing the purchase and supply of all procured goods and services,
• managing supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance and building successful supply chain partnerships,
• requesting and evaluating quotes based on technical specifications,
• sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the company’s operational requirements,
• performing administrative processing and aftercare,
• resolving discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders,
• negotiating contracts, improving prices and terms of business with suppliers,
• actively expediting and monitoring timely and correct deliveries,
• acting as an interface between suppliers, engineers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities, including composing and dealing with standard correspondence, whether or not via short instructions,
• keeping needed data up to date,
• checking invoices,
• monitoring activities regarding debtors and creditor management.

Requirements:

• minimum 3 years – experience of working in a supply chain team preferably within maritime environment,
• fluent English language knowledge, verbal and in writing,
• basic knowledge of IFS / SAP software,
• higher level education,
• experience in discussing finances, budgets and costs,
• negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers, make better deals for the company,
• strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers,
• detail-oriented and solid planning and prioritizing skills,
• excellent decision-making skills.

You are:

• proactive and result-oriented,
• decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach,
• working methodically,
• able to influence using “big picture” view,
• able to work well under pressure and team player,
• open for skills development.

What Client offers?

• work in a leading company in shipbuilding industry in a dynamic international work environment focusing on technology and innovation,
• flexible work conditions (employment agreement / B2B)
• taking part in ambitious and creative projects,
• friendly and open team of colleagues,
• work in a modern office in Alchemia complex in Gdansk,
• benefits including: life insurance, private medical care package, cafeteria benefits platform,
• holiday leave bonus,
• language lessons during working hours,
• possibility to work 2 days a week from home,
• fun and integrating initiatives in and outside the office,
• continuous focus on professional and personal development through training programs.