Buyer - DE SMC

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Mumbai Suburban

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Technical and soft skills training

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Annual performance bonus

Flexible work opportunities

Diverse workforce

Job summary

A leading maritime transportation firm in Mumbai is seeking a Buyer for DE SMC role. The successful candidate will handle procurement activities, ensuring cost-efficient supply of spare parts and consumables for assigned vessels. The ideal candidate has a background in purchasing or supply chain management, strong knowledge of vessels’ technical requirements, and excellent negotiation skills. Join the team and be part of a diverse workforce committed to innovation in shipping.

Qualifications

3-5 years' experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably with a shipping background.

Responsibilities

Handle procurement activities for assigned vessels.
Ensure timely and cost-efficient supply of spare parts and consumables.
Support Technical Superintendent in managing the vessel's budget.
Assess and report on vessel performance.
Support maintenance and procurement strategies to achieve targets.

Skills

Strong knowledge of vessels’ technical requirements and voyage regulations

Advanced knowledge of the local and regional market of technical subcontractors

Excellent negotiation skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting or Second mate /Third Engineer license

Job description

Overview

Buyer - DE SMC role at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

About Us

The BSM team includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in over 30 locations and across the oceans. Together we move a fleet of 650 vessels responsibly while protecting our people, our fleet and the environment.

As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.

As a family-owned business, we value a culture of caring for one another. Our strength is our diversity, with over 80 nationalities in our company. Join BSM today as we continue shaping the future of shipping while enabling international commerce for millions worldwide.

Job Objective

You will be handling the procurement activities for your assigned vessels
The cost efficient and timely supply of spare parts, services and consumables of our fleet is your highest goal.
You will support the Technical Superintendent in managing the vessel's Budget to ensure cost optimization.
You will assess and report the vessel´s performance.
You will support the Company´s maintenance and procurement strategies to achieve defined targets and goals.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent or Second mate /Third Engineer license
3-5 years’ experience of purchasing or supply chain management in industry, preferably with a shipping background

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