Marine Purchaser

Job Title:
Marine Purchaser

Term:
Permanent, Office-Based (must live within commuting distance)

Salary:
DOE Neg - Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Experience required:1-2 years desirable in similar role, preferably in Maritime Industry

Working hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location: 2 Marchfield Drive, Paisley PA3 2RB

Closing Date:
Friday11th August 2023 at 5pm

Interview Dates:
w/c Monday 14th August 2023 (in-person / via Teams tbc)

• Are you a highly skilled and experienced Marine Purchaser looking for a permanent opportunity in the Maritime Industry within a leading global Ship Management Company that will support your career development in a supportive and highperforming work environment?_
• If the answer is yes, then we are your new employer of choice_

The Company
Songa Ship Management Ltd. (SSM) is a global ship management company operating as part of the Norweigan Blystad Group. Founded as the Technical Management branch of Blystad Shipping (USA) Inc. in Houston, Texas, in 1995 to manage vessels owned by Mr Arne Blystad, moved to Westport, CT, in 2000. In 2000 Blystad Shipmanagement Ltd. rebranded to Songa Ship Management Ltd. in 2006 after the company moved to its new home in Paisley, Scotland, and currently employs 57 onshore staff. Songa Crew Management Ltd. was founded in 2016 and employs around 1250 offshore staff, occupying vessels trading worldwide.

Our Values speak for themselves and of the high standard delivered by our People:

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  Quality, Safety, Responsibility_

This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting, global, fast-paced, and highly respected company, a leading employer in the Maritime Industry.

You will be working closely with highly experienced colleagues in related areas of expertise, who are keen to make sure you will succeed and feel valued - there will be very little in the way of red tape in this fast-paced company, where no two days are the same

Role & Responsibilities
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Your duties will include:_

• Working closely with the Superintendents to undertake an efficient purchasing function.
• Prioritise and organise daily purchasing requirements.
• Source, process and delivery of spare parts, stores, provisions, chart publication updates and service requisitions for all vessels.
• Responsible for following purchasing procedures.
• Ensure completed Port Activity is sent to vessels 48 hours prior to arriving at Port and received 48 hours after vessel is sailing.
• Daily liaison with agents and suppliers worldwide.
• Work closely with freight forwarder to ensure freight schedules are on track.
• Ensure all paperwork for supplies is accurate.
• Double check costs meet agreed quotes.
• Ensure all budgets are adhered to.
• Build effective relationships with all members of staff.
• Always relay important messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work with all relevant systems to provide an excellent service.

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Our ideal Marine Purchaser will have:_

• The ability to prioritise tasks and to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• An enthusiastic approach, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Outstanding problemsolving capabilities.
• Targetdriven and highly motivated, able to work under pressure.
• Solutions focused approach and mindset.
• Ability to act on own initiative, strong problemsolver.
• Teamworking and agile approach to work environment.
• An enthusiastic, proactive, and selfmotivated 'can do' attitude.
• Supportive and cooperative work ethic with all colleagues.
• Understand critical milestones to set and manage tight deadlines.

NB:
It is vital you are agile enough to adapt to a fast-moving commercial environment. There will be the opportunity for career development as the business grows. Room for potential enhancement exists, as do rewards for excellent performance.

We offer excellent employee benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days per annum.
• 10 days fixed Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Training & Development.
• Receipt of a reference from your present / most recent employer.
• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (Right to Work Checks).
• Other employment checks, such as qualifications verification, CV gaps and dates etc.
• Completion of the company's robust Induction/Probationary period (depending on seniority of role).

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2023

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