An international shipping company with offices in Asia and Europe are working with GRS to recruit a Procurement Team Leader based in Limassol, although the individual can be based anywhere in Cyprus as there is the possibility of remote working. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in procurement for a shipping company and have management experience. We look forward to receiving your CV for this Cyprus based Procurement Team Leader role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage a team of Procurement Officers who render procurement services to the various fleet teams located in Hamburg
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Continuously strive to optimise the procurement processes in order to come to the best price / quality ratio of goods / services purchased. Thereby reducing the administrative costs involved in ordering the goods / services
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Promote a culture of open communication.
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Safeguard an open communication with the other departments within the company, especially Technical Fleet Management, Quality and Accounting.
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Check and approve invoices and settle claims / disputes with suppliers.
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Rate supplier’s basis price / performance criteria.
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Report to the Senior Vice President Procurement. Execute tasks and assigned functions as delegated by the superior.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Sound understanding of procurement and logistics processes.
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Ability to lead a team of Procurement Officers.
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The Procurement Manager should have gathered managerial experience at a ship managing company or at one of the company’s current suppliers.
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University degree or similar qualification.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in using PMS software solutions.
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Excellent command of spoken and written English.
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Strong leadership skills.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Elysseos Odesseos, Elysseos@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.