Purchasing Officer

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

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in Glasgow seeks a Purchasing Officer. The role involves executing procurement processes, ensuring quality goods and services for managed vessels, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, alongside experience in purchasing. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Past experience within a Purchasing role is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties.
• Provide a constant source of quality goods and services.
• Source and negotiate the best purchase packages.
• Interact effectively with internal and external entities.
• Implement and manage third-party logistics.
• Provide regular feedback on vendor performance.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Knowledge of Purchasing principles

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Knowledge of MS packages

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Our marine client requires a Purchasing Officer to join them on a permanent basis. As a Purchasing Officer you will be required to provide a professional compliant procurement process for our client and associated companies.

The Successful Applicant

• 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

Job Description

• 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

Remuneration Package on Offer

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package