Purchaser (Temporary Assignment)

This is a temporary assignment of 12 months.Job Brief:The purchaser as a member of Procurement & Contracts Team, is expected to shop for the best available deals, monitor inventory, ensure delivery of goods and manage relationships with vendors, with the objective to secure vessels' timely supply with necessary goods and services through effective and cost-efficient processes. The right candidate will contribute to the annual budget process and adhere to the Company's procedures and policies to ensure compliance with Audit and SOX requirements.Responsibilities:· Assigned to carry out and monitor vessels' supplying activities.· Performs all necessary arrangements for the proper delivery of goods to vessels.· Executes full purchasing cycle (RFQs>PO>forwarding) and ensures products and services are delivered on time.· Builds and maintains professional relationships with vessels, vendors & expert functions across the organization.· Acts as a strong team player providing support to Procurement and Contracts Department in order to achieve agreed targets and challenges, as defined by the P&C and Fleet Managers.· Conducts research to find the best products and suppliers in terms of value and delivery.Candidate Profile:· Preferred formal education: University or TEI Degree in Business Administration or Maritime Studies.· years of professional experience in buyer's or purchaser's role, within a shipping company.· Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both in written and verbal English· Strong Knowledge of MS Excel and Word; Experience in working in SAP environment is an asset.· Detail oriented, with ability to work under pressure & tight deadlines.· High integrity, teamwork mentality and ability to build alliances to get things done.· Uphold and promote GasLog Values: Safety, Integrity, Innovability & Inclusivity.