As a Buyer at BSM, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and cost-effective procurement of stores, spare parts, and technical equipment essential to vessel operations. This role plays a strategic part in connecting ship and shore by managing supplier relationships, coordinating logistics, and supporting operational needs to maintain seamless vessel performance and supply chain integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing management of vessel requirements including stores, spare parts, and technical equipment based on requisitions and voyage needs
- Vendor negotiation with contracted and non-contracted suppliers to optimize costs and ensure compliance with agreements
- Delivery planning of goods to vessels in the most cost-effective manner, monitoring pending requirements and back orders
- Progress reporting to vessels and superintendents on purchase status, requisition changes, and delivery schedules
- Supplier performance feedback to improve the quality of goods and services provided




- Category management by maintaining updated item lists based on vessel requests and usage frequency
- Logistics issue resolution related to quality, quantity, condition, or delivery discrepancies in coordination with stakeholders
- Invoice verification against purchasing and delivery documentation, including preparation of prepayment vouchers when applicable
- System utilization of relevant modules to support technical superintendents and vessels, providing feedback for improvements

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or Accounting, or equivalent
- 4–6 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the shipping industry

Skills & Competencies
- Technical knowledge of vessels’ operational needs and supplier capabilities
- Communication skills with strong negotiation ability
- Organisational skills and project management expertise
- Fluency in English with strong PC literacy

Why You Should Join Us
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📌 Buyer (DE SMC) (Mumbai)
🏢 Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
📍 Mumbai