Purchase Assistant

About Us: Join our dynamic team at 88 Aces, a leading player in the shipping industry. We are committed to excellence and innovation, and we are looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our purchasing team.

Job Description: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will assist the head office on the execution of all purchasing matters related to the vessels through the NS database. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to start their career in purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing daily requisitions of low-priority (C&D) spares and consumable stores (as indicated by the Athens Buyer), proceeding with RFQs, collecting offers, and sending them to the assigned Tech/Marine Superintendent for approval.


• Following up with vendors on order readiness.


• Monitoring and following up on the validity of vendor accreditation certificates and updating records (upon request from the Athens office).


• Following up and checking with vessels for PO deliveries and vendor evaluations in NS.


• Monitoring and updating daily stock lists in NS/Excel.


• Checking invoices for the assigned vessels and requesting invoices from suppliers in coordination with the accounts department.


• Creating bulk orders in coordination with the team.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of Business, HR, IT, or any related bachelor’s degree course.


• Must have experience in crew manning or Shipmanagement for a minimum of 1 year with previous experience holding a similar position for at least 6 months.


• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Detailed oriented with organizational skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.


• Exposure to the shipping industry and its purchasing operations