Buyer

For over 25 years, MP Marine Purchasing has provided professional ship supply services and spare parts to the marine industry.

Our company is searching for an experienced Buyer who will be able to process purchasing requisitions from the managers in the field and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. The Buyer will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions and providing them with additional order documentation as needed.

In this role, the successful candidate for this position has experience in the shipping industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
• Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves
• Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
• Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
• Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
• Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing
• Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the market’s trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field required
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Up to speed with purchasing best practices
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

Terms of employment

• Full time, 1 position.