Purchasing Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional procurement organization in Scotland seeks a Procurement Specialist to oversee purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will have prior purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role offers hybrid working opportunities based on commercial demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and purchasing is essential.
• Strong communication skills are preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure competent quality execution of all purchasing duties.
• Source and negotiate purchase packages with suppliers.
• Manage third-party logistics and vendor performance.

Skills

Previous Purchasing Experience

Good communication skills

Confident with Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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

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 to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous Purchasing Experience

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Excel

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

Closing date: 26th Sep 2025