Senior Purchasing Coordinator at Myrtle Management Consultants

A leading marine logistics service provider is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Purchasing Coordinator to lead and manage the purchasing team, ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of goods and services for local and international operations. The successful candidate will support vessel operations, manage backlog performance, coordinate with various departments, and ensure alignment with corporate procurement strategies using Oracle ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the purchasing team to ensure effective management of purchase requests (PRs) and purchase orders (POs), with a focus on backlog reduction and timely delivery to vessels.
• Implement and optimize the purchasing follow-up process, ensuring clarity and efficiency in procurement workflows.
• Coordinate the tendering and contracting process, propose new tenders, and update existing contracts.
• Manage invoice processing in accordance with company payment terms (45 days post-invoice receipt).
• Monitor and improve procurement KPIs including air/sea delivery ratio, PR/PO backlog, frame agreement coverage, and lead times.
• Conduct regular weekly reviews with ship managers and buyers, documenting actionable insights and maintaining follow-through.
• Ensure alignment of local suppliers' products and services with client expectations, while achieving best value procurement outcomes.
• Provide support and guidance to the team through training, performance appraisals, and regular engagement.
• Maintain accurate order status records and manage NCR (Non-Conformance Report) closures through supplier corrective actions.
• Ensure Oracle ERP system operations are current, organized, and efficient.
• Act as backup for team members during absences to ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the marine logistics or oil and gas industry
• Strong understanding of Oracle ERP systems and procurement best practices
• Proven leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience in both local and international purchasing, including tendering and contracting