Purchasing Team Lead  

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the operational purchasing and logistics for the vessel which includes activities such as handling of requisition and orders, logistical services and supplier management.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that every purchase is made as competitive as possible but without scarifying quality
• Ensure that that supplier quotes the right quality as specified in the requisition
• Ensure to get the best possible delivery time based on the need time given on the requisition
• Work in accordance with our procedures and SOX requirements
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant requirements in ISO 9001/14001 and company policies
• Ensure that estimates are updated in the maintenance system and verify that the prevailing estimate is accurate
• 20 – 30 % of FTE: Responsible to supervise subordinates and oversee the day to day Purchasing operations in Manila to maintain controls, process improvements and efficiency, deliver excellent customer service and explore new opportunities to support the business growth.

MAIN TASKS:

• Register Purchase Requisitions in AMOS created by the discipline responsible (for now in PDF schema) regarding admin purchases and if needed also for the vessels purchases
• Check for existing agreement and approach the right supplier/suppliers for request of quotation
• Sending out request of quotations
• Follow up quotations
• Prepare quotes and park quotes through a competitive bid process or according to frame agreement/supplier contract before approval by budget responsible
• Follow closely assigned group of contracts and make sure terms and conditions are followed
• Timely respond to e-mail from suppliers, discipline responsible and everyone else involved in the procurement process
• Supervise subordinate employees in the Manila Purchasing Team. Responsibilities include coaching, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Office handbook.
• Engage proactively and align with the Global Procurement Team, Operations and relevant stakeholders in Oslo for strategic business directions
• Identify continuously improvement initiatives in the Procurement Operations and strengthen controls

• Possess energy and drive.
• Have a solution-oriented attitude.
• Team-player, but also demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Work efficiently and achieve results on time
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Able and willing to adapt and function in diverse situations with diverse business cultures on all continents.
• Good collaborative skills