AddressAnderson Knight is recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant for a multi-national company based in the heart of Glasgow.
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient procurement of marine equipment and materials.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimising the procurement process to meet the company’s operational needs.
Typically, you will be working Monday to Friday (9-5) office based.
Main duties and responsibilities are:
- Offer daily support for Vessel Managers and Fleet Managers in procurement and operational matters.
- Answerable to Vessel Managers for coordinating the procurement, logistics, and delivery of necessary parts to designated vessels.
- Ensure strict adherence to company policies and procedures in all purchasing activities, encompassing P2P processes, as well as the processing and payment of invoices.
- Collaborate with the Finance team and Fleet teams to strategise and contribute to the preparation of vessel budgets, taking into account planned maintenance needs, procurement, and logistics considerations for the budget year. Work diligently to meet all internal stakeholder budgetary deadlines.
- Conform to and aid in the implementation of all compliance procedures and verification protocols.
Key attributes and skills:
- Extensive administration knowledge on Excel and Microsoft packages.
- Analytical, problem solving, time management and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to respond positively to stakeholders in an effective manner.
- Knowledge of maritime shipping industry is preferred but not essential.
Company Benefits:
- 36 days’ annual leave inclusive of public holidays, raising to 41 with continued service.
- Private health, dental, and travel cover.
- Annual bonus.
- Up to 9% employer pension contributions.
- Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.
- Enhanced family friendly and company sick leave/pay.
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.
