Lead Buyer

Fleet Management Training Institute Philippines, Inc

Our 30-year journey rides on the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 650+ diverse types of vessels

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Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among other

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In a shore career at FLEET, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self-driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to FLEET’s short and long-term sustainable growth – whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communicatio

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Job Position Sum

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Reporting to the Senior Lead Buyer, the main responsibility of the Lead Buyer is to supervise a team of Buyers/Senior Buyers and provide daily support to the team, and training and devilment including, coordination of quotations, cost comparisons and liaising with suppl

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Key Roles and Responsibil

ities
Procurement & Supply-Chain responsib

• ilitiesSpearhead the procurement strategy for assigned pod vessels, ensuring seamless operations through effective supe
• rvisionMeticulously collect and document technical information from pod vessels, workshops, and vendors to support ope
• rationsManage timely invoice clearance and prepayment remittances within assigned POD to maintaining strong supplier relati
• onshipsMonitor and ensure compliance with committed cost and requisition requirements upholding the company’s financial st
• andardsAssist buyers by guiding the coordination of quotations, vendor selection, and logistic connections to secure bes
• t valueProvide oversight on weekly reports of overdue invoices, ensuring timely clearance and improved ca
• sh flowEstablish a group specific comprehensive vendor list for frequently used spares and services, optimizing the suppl
• y chainServe as an escalation point for urgent operational support, leveraging your technical expertise to address cha

llenges
Supervisory and people management responsi

• bilitiesManage and mentor a team of Buyers, inspiring collaboration and aligning their efforts to achieve shar
• ed goalsSpearhead the implementation of new procedures and processes, fostering a culture of continuous imp
• rovementLead the training of buyers and senior buyers on Office 365 and procurement systems, emphasizing the importance of complete docum
• entationAssess the training needs of assigned pods, communicating findings to the Senior Lead Buyer to enhance the capabilities of the w
• orkforceConduct annual performance reviews and develop tailored professional development plans for team
• membersMonitor team attendance and proactively address potential resource shortages, ensuring operational co
• ntinuityFacilitate weekly meetings with technical teams, promoting effective communication and cross-functional coor
• dinationServe as a trusted point of escalation for technical teams, resolving buyer-related or supply chain-specific issues with your problem-solvin

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  EXTERNALVendors
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Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qu

• alificationsDegree holder of any faculty with minimum 3+ years of work experience in the maritime industry as Buyer or
• Senior BuyerIVE or Diploma of any faculty with 5+ years relevant work experience as a Buyer or
• Senior BuyerPrevious experience of people management strong

ly desirable

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  CompetenciesProficient in Microsoft office
• applicationsFluent in written and spoken Engl
• ish is a MUSTSupervisory skills and ability t
• o lead a teamStrong team player with a positive wor
• king attitudeWillingness to learn new IT systems and drive the chang

e in the team
Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined