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Operations Buyer – International Fleet of Vessels
Griepenstroh Personalvermittlung GmbH. Manage the operational procurement of goods and services for assigned vessels .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational procurement, including price negotiations, international shipping, and complaint handling, while effectively communicating in German and English. Capable of managing procurement activities for maritime vessels with a focus on technical specifications and timely deliveries.
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Operational ProcurementPrice NegotiationsInternational ShippingTechnical UnderstandingConfident Communication
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Hard Skills
Operational ProcurementPrice NegotiationsTechnical UnderstandingInternational ShippingCustoms ProceduresComplaint HandlingPurchase Order CreationDelivery MonitoringSupplier Data MaintenanceProcurement Documentation
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationIndependent Working StyleFlexible Working Style
Tools & Technologies
ERP System
Certifications & Qualifications
Commercial Training
Industry Keywords
Maritime IndustryTechnical ProcurementTime-Critical Deliveries
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the operational procurement of goods and services for assigned vessels
- Clarify requirements, technical specifications, and priorities with vessels and superintendents
- Request quotations, compare and renegotiate prices, quality, and availability
- Create purchase orders in the ERP system and monitor delivery dates and outstanding items
- Organize international deliveries to vessels and coordinate shipping, documentation, and handover dates
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve changes, delivery issues, and complaints
- Maintain supplier and product group data and document procurement activities
- Communicate with crew members, technical superintendents, suppliers, and the procurement team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Commercial training or an equivalent qualification
- Several years of experience in operational procurement
- Technical understanding
- Knowledge of price negotiations, international shipping, customs procedures, and complaint handling
- Confident communication skills in German and English
- Independent and flexible working style
- Experience in the maritime industry is an advantage
- Experience in technical procurement involving international, time-critical deliveries is an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent, full-time employment with a 39-hour workweek
- 30 days of annual leave
- Flexible working hours
- One day of mobile working per week
- Hansefit or EGYM Wellpass from the first day of employment
- Free supplementary company health insurance after successfully completing the probationary period
- Comprehensive onboarding and regular training
- Workplace in central Bremen
- Modern office equipment
- Corporate fitness benefits
- Company events
- Ergonomic work equipment
- Free parking
- Structured onboarding
- A high degree of autonomy and opportunity to shape processes
- Work-from-home options