Senior Buyer

We at Lennor Metier Consulting are urgently looking for a Senior Buyer for one of our global clients.

About Lennor Group

As a proud Filipino company, we are committed to providing world-class business and workforce solutions. Our deep market expertise, combined with a global perspective, empowers us to serve businesses of all sizes and industries efficiently.

Our brand, Lennor Metier, is a leading recruitment agency and headhunting firm in the Philippines, partnering with reputable companies to source top talent for direct-hire opportunities. It specializes in IT, Finance, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and Executive Search.

Industry: Shipping / Logistics

Salary Range: ₱45,000 - ₱50,000

Work Setup: Onsite

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Malate, Manila

Job Overview

• Deals with category leads for supply of requested items required on board.
• Carefully takes care of the purchase flow to ensure the desired result which includes processing requisitions.
• Daily coordination with vessels to ensure prompt information & immediately address queries and/or complaints.
• Continuously improve service quality and productivity levels. Proactively share best practices across the teams.
• Coordinates with vessel, agents, and local ship chandlers for the smooth delivery of orders.
• Resolves issues regarding supply as raised directly by the vessel.
• Provides feedback to Captain and Superintendent regarding local ship chandler for budget control.
• Process invoices for payment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Check & analyze requisitions based on the requirement of stakeholders.
• Comply with available frame agreements prices pre-selected by the vessel.
• Issue the Purchase Order (PO) with all the required details (i.e. ETB, agent details) once approved.
• Ensure that supplier issues Order confirmation.
• Follow up on the delivery two days before of ETB.
• Buyer performs day-to-day purchasing related activities to ensure safe and timely delivery of requisitions ordered by the vessel with due consideration to the criticality of the item.
• Responds to the requisitions raised by vessels in the company's purchase module which is Oracle Supply Chain.
• Communicates with Category leads regarding prices and deliveries.
• Achieves the goal of cost-efficient, safe, & timely operations of vessels in accordance with company policy & procedures.

What our Client is Looking For:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement is required. Bonus if this experience is from the shipping industry.
• Must be IT literate to be able to work with advanced procurement systems.
• Good interpersonal & stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate at all levels.
• High stress level, being comfortable handling numerous tasks within limited timeframes in a structured manner with an eye for detail.
• Strong-minded with a robust personality.
• Must possess good:
  • Analysis and Problem Solving skills
  • Listening and Communicating skills
  • Collaboration, Inclusion and Teamwork skills
  • Planning and Organizing skills
  • Initiative skills
  • Accountability skills
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application now

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