Lead Buyer

We are hiring for the Lead Buyer role at Fleet Management Limited.

Our 30-year journey is powered by the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. We are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies, managing 650+ diverse types of vessels. Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate globally with 27 offices in 12 countries, serving over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from multiple regions.

Overview

In a shore career at FLEET, you will be part of a highly passionate, self-driven team. We aim to be a place where you can reach your full potential, contributing to FLEET's short- and long-term sustainable growth in roles supporting business operations, such as technology, legal or communications.

Job Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Lead Buyer, the Lead Buyer will supervise a team of Buyers/Senior Buyers, provide daily team support, and handle training and development, including coordination of quotations, cost comparisons, and supplier liaison.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply-Chain responsibilities

• Spearhead the procurement strategy for assigned pod vessels, ensuring seamless operations through effective supervision
• Collect and document technical information from pod vessels, workshops, and vendors to support operations
• Manage timely invoice clearance and prepayment remittances within assigned POD to maintain strong supplier relationships
• Monitor and ensure compliance with committed cost and requisition requirements, upholding the company's financial standards
• Assist buyers by guiding the coordination of quotations, vendor selection, and logistics to secure best value
• Provide oversight on weekly reports of overdue invoices, ensuring timely clearance and improved cash flow
• Establish a vendor list for frequently used spares and services to optimize the supply chain
• Serve as an escalation point for urgent operational support, addressing challenges with technical acumen

Supervisory and people management responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Buyers, inspiring collaboration and alignment to goals
• Spearhead the implementation of new procedures and processes, fostering continuous improvement
• Lead training of buyers and senior buyers on Office 365 and procurement systems, emphasizing complete documentation
• Assess training needs of assigned pods and communicate findings to the Senior Lead Buyer
• Conduct annual performance reviews and develop tailored professional development plans
• Monitor team attendance and address potential resource shortages for operational continuity
• Facilitate weekly meetings with technical teams to promote cross-functional coordination
• Act as a trusted escalation point for technical teams, resolving buyer- or supply chain-related issues

Relationship

INTERNAL

• Senior lead buyer
• Superintendents and vessel staff
• Shared services lead
• Category leads

EXTERNAL

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree holder of any faculty with minimum 3+ years of work experience in the maritime industry as Buyer or Senior Buyer
• IVE or Diploma of any faculty with 5+ years relevant work experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer
• Previous experience of people management strongly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in written and spoken English is a MUST
• Supervisory skills and ability to lead a team
• Strong team player with a positive working attitude
• Willingness to learn new IT systems and drive change in the team

EEO Statement

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• Industries

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