Global Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Red The Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Red The Consultancy near Glasgow is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join on a permanent basis. You will ensure a professional, compliant procurement process and provide a constant source of quality goods and services for a fleet of vessels traded globally.

You will source, select and negotiate with suppliers, maintain relationships across the purchasing division, and help manage third-party logistics. Strong communication, organization, and MS Excel/Word proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Purchasing principles and past experience within a Purchasing role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and motivated individual with an ability to work on own initiative.
• Good knowledge of MS packages including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and associated administrative processes.
• Provide a constant source of quality goods and services to the fleet of managed vessels of various age and class trading on a global basis.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Interact effectively with entities both within and outside of the Purchasing Division.
• Implement and manage third party logistics.
• Provide regular feedback on Approved Vendor performance.
• Occasional travel as required.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Communication skills

Organization

Initiative

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Red The Consultancy near Glasgow is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join on a permanent basis. You will ensure a professional, compliant procurement process and provide a constant source of quality goods and services for a fleet of vessels traded globally.

You will source, select and negotiate with suppliers, maintain relationships across the purchasing division, and help manage third-party logistics. Strong communication, organization, and MS Excel/Word proficiency are essential.