Buyer

Worker Type:
Employee

Application End Date:
09-07-2025

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Buyer that will support the SCM team in procurement and supply chain activities. The focus will be on all IT procurement for the business, where the Buyer will help create and deliver on category strategy. The Buyer will also support day-to-day operational activities, such as assisting with sourcing, negotiating prices and terms, ordering, expediting, inventory/stock management and supplier management. The Buyer will likewise support with supplier performance evaluation, audits and contribute to development of internal procurement procedure and processes.

What you will do:
- Work according to the procurement strategy for the area or category of spend, which will include supporting the development and implementation of category strategy;- Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply;- Advise stakeholders of modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost-efficient, or otherwise, beneficial alternatives exist);- Support internal stakeholders in RFQ procedures and project cost estimates;- With the support of legal, select and negotiate appropriate forms of contract, terms and conditions;- Develop bid evaluation criteria, make purchase recommendations and obtain necessary approvals;- Negotiate best prices and terms for purchased goods and services;- Support internal stakeholders in expediting and logistics planning, where applicable;- Measure, track and follow-up on contractual compliance: define and take corrective actions to improve.

Who you are:
- CIPS membership and qualifications, or equivalent;- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role or demonstrable transferable skills and experience;- Knowledge of category management approaches to indirect procurement (particularly professional services, facilities);- Experience with procurement and supply chain software and operational tracking tools.

Desirable:- Business, project management, legal, leadership or other relevant qualifications/certifications;- Familiarity with various forms of contract for good and services, master frameworks or service level agreements;- Experience in supplier relationship management and supplier performance management;- Familiarity with spend and supplier data collection, analysis and reporting.

Salary for this position: Up to £40,000 per annum

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:
At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.

About Us
- Simply put, our mission is to use innovative technology, to transform operations at sea, to enable people and the planet to thrive.