Purchasing Officer

Venergy Marine Management LTD. is a dynamic, privately-owned shipping company headquartered in Piraeus, Greece. Operating a growing fleet of modern eco tanker vessels, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient maritime transportation services worldwide. 

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a Purchasing Officer who will report directly to the Technical/Purchasing Manager and play an important role in smooth, efficient and compliant procurement and coordination of procurement activities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the day-to-day procurement activities of the Company and contribute to the efficient supply of goods and services to the fleet. 

• Receive and process purchasing requests from vessels and internal departments. 

• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, considering price, quality, delivery time and technical requirements. 

• Assist in supplier communications, quotation requests, negotiations and purchase order administration. 

• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with Company procedures and approval levels. 

• Follow up purchase orders through to final delivery and proactively address delays, discrepancies and urgent vessel requirements. 

• Coordinate the timely delivery of spares, stores, equipment and services in accordance with operational requirements. 

• Liaise with vessels and the Technical Department to clarify specifications and purchasing requirements. 

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases and related documentation. 

• Assist in supplier evaluation and performance monitoring and contribute to maintaining the approved supplier database. 

• Support invoice reconciliation and assist in resolving discrepancies between quotations, purchase orders, deliveries and invoices. 

• Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for purchasing efficiencies and savings. 

• Assist in the preparation of procurement reports, statistics and relevant information for management review. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes. 

• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with Company procedures, approval authorities and applicable compliance requirements. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• Bachelor's degree in Shipping, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field. 

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the shipping sector. 

• Very good command of written and spoken English. 

• Good knowledge of MS Office applications. 

• Experience with Danaos and/or maritime procurement systems will be considered an advantage. 

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail. 

• Commercial awareness and ability to compare and evaluate purchasing alternatives. 

• High sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive remuneration package. 

• Private medical insurance. 

• Professional development opportunities. 

• Exposure to a dynamic and growing shipping organization. 
   

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.