Buyer (SMC DE)

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Maritime technology exposure

Diverse team

Career progression

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in Mumbai seeks a Buyer to ensure cost-effective procurement of stores, spare parts, and technical equipment for vessel operations. You will connect ship and shore through supplier relationships, coordinate logistics, and support operations to maintain vessel performance and supply chain integrity.

You will negotiate with suppliers, plan deliveries, and verify invoices while using ERP modules to support superintendents and vessels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or Accounting, or equivalent.
• 4–6 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in shipping.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of stores, spare parts, and equipment for vessels.
• Vendor negotiation to optimize costs and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Delivery planning and monitoring of requisitions and back orders.
• Prepare purchase status updates and delivery schedules for vessels.
• Invoice verification and support for prepayment vouchers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a Buyer at BSM,you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of stores, spare parts, and technical equipment essential to vessel operations. This role plays a strategic part in connecting ship and shore by managing supplier relationships, coordinating logistics, and supporting operational needs to maintain seamless vessel performance and supply chain integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing management of vessel requirements including stores, spare parts, and technical equipment based on requisitions and voyage needs

• Vendor negotiation with contracted and non-contracted suppliers to optimize costs and ensure compliance with agreements

• Delivery planning of goods to vessels in the most cost-effective manner, monitoring pending requirements and back orders

• Progress reporting to vessels and superintendents on purchase status, requisition changes, and delivery schedules

• Supplier performance feedback to improve the quality of goods and services provided

• Category management by maintaining updated item lists based on vessel requests and usage frequency

• Logistics issue resolution related to quality, quantity, condition, or delivery discrepancies in coordination with stakeholders

• Invoice verification against purchasing and delivery documentation, including preparation of prepayment vouchers when applicable

• System utilization of relevant modules to support technical superintendents and vessels, providing feedback for improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or Accounting, or equivalent

• 4–6 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the shipping industry

Skills & Competencies

• Technical knowledge of vessels’ operational needs and supplier capabilities

• Communication skills with strong negotiation ability

• Organisational skills and project management expertise

• Fluency in English with strong PC literacy

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• On-the-job training and continuous learning opportunities

• Exposure to the evolving maritime and energy-efficient technologies

• Working within a diverse, collaborative team

• Being part of the wider Schulte group family with opportunities for career progression