About Berge Bulk
Situated within Singapore's vibrant maritime hub, Berge Bulk leads innovation in the shipping industry. Embracing their vision of leading the world towards a zero carbon future through safe, efficient, and sustainable shipping practices, Berge Bulk is making significant strides in technological advancements. With a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, Berge Bulk is actively shaping the future of shipping. This strategic pursuit reflects their commitment to maritime technology leadership.
Berge Bulk’s three key milestones
Berge Bulk has set an ambitious decarbonization timeline which consists of three key milestones…
- Offset 100% of Scope-1 carbon emissions from 2025.
- Build and operate a zero-emissions vessel by 2030.
- Achieve zero-emissions fleetwide by 2050.
Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position will work closely with the Vessel Manager and Ship Staff to source, procure and deliver all supplies (spares and stores) and services to the designated vessels on time and at the most cost-effective manner.
Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
- Ensure requisitions are processed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with the company procedures (i.e. request for quotation, evaluation, request for approval and order confirmation).
- Ensure proper documentation is available to provide status updates on each requisition and delivery to the designated vessels and stakeholders.
- Arrange freight/logistics including last-mile deliveries to ensure supplies to the vessel are done in time and in the most cost-effective manner.
- Follow up and resolve any supply, quality, service or invoicing issues with suppliers.
- Verify and process invoices promptly in accordance to the company’s approval procedures.
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure compliance with the Company’s business terms and cost targets.
- Evaluate and ensure suppliers’ performance meets the Company’s criteria on quality standards, delivery time and pricing.
- Resolve any supply and invoicing issues with the suppliers concerned.
- Communicating and managing various stakeholders to achieve advance planning objectives.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a purchaser with a Ship Owner or Ship Manager.
- Minimum Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing Management or any related disciplines.
- High sense of integrity and resourcefulness
- Good communication skills – written and spoken English.
- Good negotiation skills
- Attention to detail and able to meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
