AddressAbout Us
As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer provides a crucial link in the Australian and Papua New Guinean supply chain. When you join us at Svitzer, you’ll be part of a team of professional and dedicated people who work together every day to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient marine services in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. At Svitzer, safety comes first.
Are you ready to take on a dynamic role in maritime logistics and procurement? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team in Port Moresby as a Purchasing & Logistics Officeron a permanent full-time basis.
What You Can Look Forward To
In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations in Port Moresby, playing a crucial role in our continued success and growth in the maritime industry. You can look forward to being directly involved in vessel operations, managing purchasing processes to overseeing inventory and collaborating with suppliers. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Operations Manager, your main responsibilities in this position will include:
Manage the process of raising Purchase Orders, including obtaining necessary approvals and documentation.
Coordinate with vessels to ensure accurate and complete Purchase Requests.
Initiate the procurement process by sending out Requests for Quotation to potential suppliers.
Evaluate supplier responses to make informed procurement decisions.
Coordinate orders for vessels, including fresh water, fresh provisions and cleaning items.
Supervise Warehouse Assistant to oversee inventory management in warehouse stores, ensuring accurate tracking and recording of stock levels.
Collaborate with management to identify vessel spares requirements, and arrange timely delivery of vessel spares, considering urgency and cost-effectiveness.
Source local suppliers for spares as needed.
What You Will Need To Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
Experience in maritime logistics, supply chain management, purchasing, or related disciplines.
Understanding of vessel systems and parts requirements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
If you share our excitement for the journey ahead and would like to work with leaders in the industry, we can’t wait to hear from you! To apply, click on the Apply button to be redirected to the job vacancy on the Careers at Svitzer website. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 3 May 2024 – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date, therefore it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How to Apply
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