Job objective:

• Handle the Technical Services and Procurement activities for assigned vessels.
• Support the Technical Superintendent in managing the vessel’s budget and ensure cost optimization.

Key Accountabilities:

Reports

• Keep the Certification PAL module updated for each assigned vessel.
• Collate the necessary data required for the preparation of Owners Reports.
• Reducing the frequency of supplies (quarterly or less) and driving procurement discipline is a joint responsibility to reduce OPEX.

Services

• Follow up on the service/repair arrangements as arranged by Technical Superintendent to ensure timely Purchase Orders and Logistical Support are in place.
• Arrange for necessary services for the Annual Surveys (Flag, Class etc.)
• Arrange for Annual and Routine Servicing of Vessel’s Equipment (Gas Instruments/MMC Tapes etc.).

Purchasing & Quotation Management

• Issue Purchase Orders prior to the service delivery.
• Efficiently arrange supplies and services for the ships.
• Ensure that purchasing is done with approved and/or contracted vendors at the contracted prices.
• Negotiate with vendors to optimise costs.
• Follow up with vendor service delivery and update Technical Superintendent in case of potential problems, which will affect approved costs.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management within the Shipping Industry

Job Specific Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the procurement process in the shipping industry.
• Basic understanding of the certification and surveys process on board vessels.
• Very good negotiation skills
• Keen to work in an international and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of PAL will be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English
• PC literacy

Benefits

Why you should join us!

• Career development opportunities
• Technical and soft skills training
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Annual performance bonus
• Entertainment benefits
• In-house physical exercise programmes
• Sustainability and wellness activities
• Diverse workforce
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work opportunities
• Technology-driven company
• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!