Buyer (DE SMC) at BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Mumbai, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Management, Vendor Negotiation, Delivery Planning, Category Management, Logistics Resolution, Invoice Verification, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Communication Skills, PC Literacy

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

As a Buyer at BSM, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of stores, spare parts, and technical equipment essential to vessel operations. This role plays a strategic part in connecting ship and shore by managing supplier relationships, coordinating logistics, and supporting operational needs to maintain seamless vessel performance and supply chain integrity. Key Responsibilities Purchasing management of vessel requirements including stores, spare parts, and technical equipment based on requisitions and voyage needs Vendor negotiation with contracted and non-contracted suppliers to optimize costs and ensure compliance with agreements Delivery planning of goods to vessels in the most cost-effective manner, monitoring pending requirements and back orders Progress reporting to vessels and superintendents on purchase status, requisition changes, and delivery schedules Supplier performance feedback to improve the quality of goods and services provided Category management by maintaining updated item lists based on vessel requests and usage frequency Logistics issue resolution related to quality, quantity, condition, or delivery discrepancies in coordination with stakeholders Invoice verification against purchasing and delivery documentation, including preparation of prepayment vouchers when applicable System utilization of relevant modules to support technical superintendents and vessels, providing feedback for improvements Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or Accounting, or equivalent 4–6 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the shipping industry Skills & Competencies Technical knowledge of vessels’ operational needs and supplier capabilities Communication skills with strong negotiation ability Organisational skills and project management expertise Fluency in English with strong PC literacy Why You Should Join Us! We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy: On-the-job training and continuous learning opportunities Exposure to the evolving maritime and energy-efficient technologies Working within a diverse, collaborative team Being part of the wider Schulte group family with opportunities for career progression

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cost-effective procurement of stores, spare parts, and technical equipment for vessel operations. This includes managing supplier relationships, coordinating logistics, and verifying invoices to ensure supply chain integrity.