Planning purchaser

RMS MARINE SERVICE US LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RMS Marine Service US LLC is seeking a planning Purchaser in Houston, TX to support supply chain activities by sourcing and negotiating food provisions from approved vendors. This role centers on vessel schedules and customer requirements, coordinating urgent and planned orders while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory records, building strong vendor relationships, monitoring market trends, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and quality control practices.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and purchasing software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food products and provisions from approved vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate planning procurement around vessel schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage and coordinate urgent orders, planned orders, and key projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and purchasing documentation.
• Ensure on-time delivery of food provisions to meet schedules.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Ensure purchased items meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Proficient in AX system operations to process urgent orders for next-day supply.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

AX system

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role:

RMS Marine Service US LLC is looking for a planning Purchaser to join our team in Houston, TX! In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring the highest quality food products are sourced and delivered to keep our operations running smoothly. If you have a passion for procurement and a sharp eye for quality, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food products and provisions from approved vendors and suppliers
• This position is fully responsible for the management and coordination of the planning procurement function. Centered around vessel schedules and customer requirements, the role organizes and coordinates the procurement execution for urgent orders, planned orders, and key projects.

Through effective planning management, exception analysis, and cross-departmental collaboration, the incumbent will continuously reduce the unprepared rate, improve the success rate of urgent order delivery, and maximize procurement profitability while ensuring on-time delivery. supplier quality, pricing, and reliability to ensure best value and compliance with standards

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory records and purchasing documentation
• Coordinate timely delivery of food provisions to meet operational schedules and deadlines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food vendors, distributors, and suppliers
• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to optimize purchasing decisions
• Ensure all purchased food items meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Proficient in AX system operations, efficiently process urgent orders placed today for next-day supply to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with category buyers to fulfill orders according to platform/system delivery dates. Provide timely feedback to the operation team for improvement if platform/system delivery dates are inaccurate.
• Continuously analyze and provide feedback on unfulfilled items. Report internal or supplier-related issues to category buyers for improvement, and communicate customer-caused urgent shortages to sales. Minimize unfulfilled items caused by internal errors.
• Maintain knowledge of sourcing channels and pricing for locally procured products. Familiarize with inventory, continuously learn product knowledge, and broaden professional perspective.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in food procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage vendor relationships effectively
• Knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and quality control practices
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and purchasing software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

About Us:

RMS Marine Service US LLC is a trusted name in the marine services industry, proudly serving clients from our Houston, TX location with dedication and expertise. We are committed to delivering top-tier provisioning and supply solutions that keep our clients' operations running at peak performance. Our team thrives in a collaborative, professional environment where hard work is recognized and growth is encouraged.