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.