Purchaser

Note: The role is a full-time, onsite position based in the Athens office. We welcome applications from candidates who are legally authorized to live and work in Greece. Please be advised that Anglo-Eastern is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The Purchaser:

• independently manages end-to-end procurement for assigned vessels, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing while operating within defined authority limits.
• This role is responsible for ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of routine operational requirements while reducing administrative burden on vessels and technical teams.
• Operates within defined category scopes, service level agreements (SLAs), and delegated authority limits, working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical Officers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Objective:

The primary objective of the role is to deliver consistent procurement service quality, enhance spend visibility and control, improve planning and forecasting, and support scalability of procurement operations as the fleet grows.

Roles & Accountabilities:

• Independently manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned vessels and categories, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing.
• Validate requisitions for accuracy, urgency, and alignment with approved specifications, suppliers, and contract frameworks.
• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations on commercial and delivery parameters, and recommend sourcing decisions within delegated authority limits.
• Create, issue, and follow up on Purchase Orders, ensuring confirmations, deliveries, and documentation are completed within defined SLAs.
• Handle moderately complex and time-sensitive procurements, including coordination across multiple stakeholders and ports.
• Act as the first point of contact for vessels and suppliers for operational procurement-related matters.
• Coordinate with Technical Officers, Vessel Managers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and clarifications.
• Monitor procurement timelines, proactively follow up to avoid delays, and escalate risks in a structured and timely manner.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and follow-ups related to procurement performance, supplier responsiveness, and consumption trends.
• Identify recurring operational issues and contribute practical improvement suggestions to enhance efficiency and standardisation within the Procurement Hub.

Accountability Level:

• End-to-end operational delivery for assigned vessels with limited escalation and strong SLA adherence.

Requirements

Key Skills and Capabilities:

Technical Skills

• End-to-end operational procurement ownership for assigned vessels
• Commercial evaluation of quotations and sourcing recommendations
• Strong product knowledge - Marine procurement across multiple categories
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis, spend tracking, and trend identification
• Use of procurement dashboards, reports, and system data
• Preparation of structured updates and summaries using PowerPoint

Professional Skills

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Negotiation skills within defined authority limits
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to prioritise, manage urgency, and handle escalations
• Clear communication with vessels, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Professional Experience and Education

• 4+ years relevant procurement experience
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or related field

Benefits

We aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and you are able contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry and keeping the world connected. This meaningful and rewarding role provides:

• A unique opportunity to work with a global company with a family feel, who is a recognized leader in ship management

• Development and mentorship to support your professional aspirations
• A culture of professional excellence, employee care, well-being and fun
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

We believe in the potential of our team members and are dedicated to fostering careers, not just jobs. If the above energizes you, we invite you to apply and join our team!