Buyer (Medical Procurement)

About this role

As a Buyer (Medical Procurement) BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for coordinating the procurement and delivery of medical supplies for vessels, ensuring requirements are accurately fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role plays a key part in supporting vessel operations by maintaining the availability of medicines and medical consumables onboard while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage quarterly and ad hoc medical supply requirements received from vessels.

• Review medical requisitions and select appropriate medicines and medical consumables for procurement.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, availability, specifications, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.

• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and requirements.

• Monitor procurement activities from order placement through delivery, ensuring timely and accurate supply of medical items onboard.

• Liaise with suppliers, vessels, and relevant stakeholders to resolve procurement and delivery-related matters.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure proper documentation and audit compliance.

• Complete goods receipt processes following confirmation of delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) preferred, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination abilities.

• Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement-related systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Originally posted on Himalayas