Marsa, Malta –
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant (Provisions) to join our Ship Supply team based in Marsa, Malta, on a full-time basis.
The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Processing of quotations and orders via the Group computer system.
- Sending requests for prices to suppliers.
- Keeping track of prices received and chasing suppliers for any pending quotations.
- Forwarding and following up of quotations to clients.
- Maintaining and developing strong relationships with current and potential suppliers.
- Ensuring that client enquiries are responded to in a punctual manner.
- Keying in sales quotations in client excel formats and online portals.
- Negotiating prices, delivery terms and discounts with suppliers.
- Following up on submitted quotations in liaison with the sales manager.
- Participating in stock taking exercises.
- Carrying out any other task which may be reasonably required in this position.
The ideal candidate would be:
- Computer literate and fluent in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in the Maltese language is an asset.
- Smart, confident, motivated, and organised.
- Able to work in a fast-moving environment, individually and as part of a team.
- Able to work one weekend every three weeks as part of the roster.
- Be flexible to work under pressure to tight deadlines, independently, and as part of a team;
- Be enterprising, motivated, multitasking, precise and organised
