Purchasing Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Clydebank; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization seeks a skilled procurement professional to ensure the quality execution of purchasing duties and manage logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a hybrid working model, with responsibilities including supplier negotiation and vendor performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Solid background in purchasing roles with relevant experience.
• Strong communication abilities for effective interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality execution of purchasing duties.
• Source and negotiate best procurement packages.
• Manage third-party logistics efficiently.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To provide a professional compliant procurement process for Northern Marine and associate Companies.

Key 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

You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous Purchasing Experience
• Good communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Excel

The role offers the opportunity for Hybrid working and is dependent on commercial demands.

• Apply by: 5 December 2025