About the job
Responsibilities:
- Organizes and coordinates the purchasing of spare parts required by the Technical Department, in an efficient and effective manner and based on the technical specifications. More specifically, raises requisitions in cooperation with the technical department and after getting their advice.
- Obtains quotations from the “approved” suppliers, prepares comparison tables and submits to the Spare Parts Manager and the Procurement Director.
- Searches market for new suppliers, if required, and maintains the “Approved Vendors” list.
- Negotiates prices and prepares the relevant evaluation forms.
- Places orders in accordance to the approvals obtained and ensures that each purchase order is recorded to the electronic purchasing system and the supply cycle operates effectively.
- Coordinates with the Forwarding department for the delivery of spare parts on board the vessel and instructs the suppliers, the Master and the Agents regarding the delivery point and method of delivery.
- Verifies completion of delivery, collects all the supporting documentation, checks invoices and submits them to the Spare Parts Manager for approval.
- Works closely with the Invoice Checking department on the suppliers’ invoices and attaches the vessels’ confirmation of receipt for relevant spare parts, in order to proceed with the payment process.
- Checks if the spare parts’ cost has been amended by the agents at the ports, so as to ensure that the spare parts delivery is correct.
- Follows up until the vessel confirms that the spares have been delivered onboard.
- Cooperates with the Technical department for the smooth and prompt delivery of requested spare parts to the vessels.
- Creates and maintains systems, subsystems, items and spare parts database in Navision application.
Qualifications / Experience:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably in shipping.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
- Fluency in English.
- MS Office literacy.
- Knowledge of Navision will be an asset.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Sector
Ναυτιλία
Workplace Type
On Site
Employment Type
Permanent
Work Type
Full Time
About the company
Star Bulk is a leading global shipping company that provides worldwide seaborne transportation of major bulks such as iron ore, mineral and grain, as well as minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products.
We own and manage a diverse and modern fleet of high-specification bulk carriers ranging from Supramax to Newcastlemax vessels. The Star Bulk fleet transports cargoes efficiently and in a way that protects human health, the environment and the vessels in operation, and that meets or exceeds the safety and quality standards of the industry and of our customers.
Our vessels are manned by competent and well-trained seafarers and are operated by experienced and highly skilled onshore professionals who work together every day guided by the core values that shape our culture: Entrepreneurship, Openness, Meritocracy, Initiative, and Teamwork.
Our vision is to be the global leader in dry bulk shipping. To achieve this, we are always looking for talented and driven professionals to team up with us to pioneer the future of dry bulk shipping.
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