Purchasing Assistant

DOF is expanding the team.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Assistant to join the team in the Philippines. This is a permanent role and is required for an immediate start.

DOF is a leading provider of integrated marine and subsea services to the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets, and technology to execute integrated subsea and offshore operations safely, and reliably - every time.

With a multinational team of approximately 6,000 people and a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, we support our partners with global reach, scale, and industry-leading capability. Our operational centres and business units are in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, Philippines, and Australia.

At DOF you join a trusted global organisation where safety, teamwork, and integrity come first. We offer strong career growth, supportive development, and a culture that values inclusion, recognition, and connection. Build a meaningful career in a workplace that puts people first.

Go further, together.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will supports day-to-day procurement operations by sourcing and purchasing spare parts, consumables, and services for operational assets. Coordinates with suppliers on orders, deliveries, and issues; arranges standard freight forwarding; maintains positive stakeholder and supplier relationships; monitors supplier performance and product availability; and ensures timely invoice payments and compliance with established procurement procedures.

1. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support operational procurement of spare parts, consumables and/or services for one or more operational assets;
• Forwards spares and other commodities for all types of forwarding modes except urgent
• Contacts and problem-solves with vendors and suppliers;
• Maintain and further develop positive performance driven relationships between key business unit stakeholders and DOF procurement
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure availability items and smooth operation on-board the vessel
• Provide input on supplier performance based on daily interaction
• Ensure timely payment of invoices
• All roles and responsibilities should be performed in compliance to the standard process

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, a technical discipline, or a related field relevant to the Marine, Oil and Gas industry. Relevant work experience may compensate for the lack of a formal degree.

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or a related role, preferably within the Marine, Oil and Gas, or offshore industry.

• Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of IT systems and procurement-related software. Experience with IFS, TM Master, Unit4 (UBW), and Basware is an advantage.

• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to support timely procurement and delivery of operational requirements.

Benefits

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supportive environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Along with many benefits such as access to our Employee Assistance Program.

DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity in its workforce.

If you believe you have what it takes; share our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and safety; and want a career working with DOF, we encourage you to apply. Please upload your Resume and Cover Letter to this vacancy, addressing the requirements of the role.

Shortlisting of candidates will commence immediately.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect.