Maritime Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Centerline Logistics Corporation; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D

401(k) options

Educational Assistance

License reimbursement

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Centerline Atlantic is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage material control, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and transportation. You will work with suppliers to secure best prices and terms while monitoring market trends and ensuring compliance in a dynamic maritime environment.

You will coordinate with user departments, maintain accurate data in purchasing systems, and support daily operations across multiple ports.

Qualifications

• Four year college education in Business, Accounting, or related studies or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience in purchasing.
• 2 years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry.
• Experienced in fuel terminal operations and controls.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and basic accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews supply requisitions and coordinates with requesting department to clarify requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, lead-time, standardization and delivery issues.
• Solicits and analyzes quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies.
• Places purchase orders promptly with high accuracy.
• Follows-up on orders to expedite/de-expedite materials and manage inventory.
• Analyze purchasing patterns and inventory to reduce costs and optimize stock.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best price, quality, delivery and supplier responsiveness.
• Maintain data in purchasing system and communicate changes to user departments.
• Monitor and manage supplier relationships for mutual benefit.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and standard procurement practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor-level education in Business/Accounting or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Purchasing software

Accounting software

Job description

Centerline Atlantic is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage material control, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and transportation. You will work with suppliers to secure best prices and terms while monitoring market trends and ensuring compliance in a dynamic maritime environment.

You will coordinate with user departments, maintain accurate data in purchasing systems, and support daily operations across multiple ports.