Purchasing Administrator

We are a reputable Shipping company and due to expansion, we are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our team based in Glasgow city centre.

This is a superb entry-level opportunity for a dynamic individual with great communication and people skills, to join a globally recognised shipping company and craft a career in an interesting and varied role.

Working under the overall supervision of General Manager and the day-to-day supervision of the Fleet Manager, the Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for the vessels allocated to them.

Polished and articulate, you will need to be educated to higher grades, and it would be useful to have a sound knowledge of geography, given the nature of the industry. With first class computer and administration skills, you’ll be expected to deliver a high level of accurate, quality work with exceptional attention to detail.

Training on the company purchasing systems will be given, experience in a similar role and a genuine interest in the marine industry would be advantageous, but not essential.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure that all requisitions originating from vessels or the Operations Department are processed efficiently and fully expedited until received on-board
• Keep relevant operational staff appraised of any area of expenditure for any vessels under their control, which is approaching or has exceeded the preset limit
• Send monthly order and requisition status reports to their allocated vessels and relevant operational staff
• Meet suppliers, if required, and, if warranted, refer them to the appropriate person in the Operations Department for further discussion
• Provide cover for any employee within their department as directed by the Fleet Manager

Essential Experience and Skills required for the Purchasing Administrator:

• Computer literate
• Electronic purchasing systems experience
• Excellent administration skills
• Experience or interest in the marine industry
• Geographically aware
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Polite with a mature outlook

Benefits: Pension & BUPA after 3 months

Start: ASAP

If you would like to join a global company with career progression opportunities, please apply by sending your CV and cover letter stating your current salary.