Job purpose

Imagine stepping into a pivotal role where your expertise drives crucial procurement decisions, ensuring the seamless supply of essential resources while fostering strong partnerships with suppliers. At Maersk Supply Service, as a Senior Buyer, you’ll play an integral part in our growth journey, contributing to our mission of leading the way in providing top-notch solutions to clients in the Oil and Gas sector across Latin America. Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, navigate complex procurement challenges, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Why work for Maersk Supply Service Brazil?

At Maersk Supply Service, you'll join a leading organization dedicated to delivering reliable, safe, and efficient marine solutions to the energy sector. Based in Rio de Janeiro, you'll be part of a dynamic team of operations, technical, commercial, supply chain, HSE, finance, and HR professionals, all expertly navigating the complexities of the industry.

As a Senior Buyer, you'll have the chance to refine your expertise, drive procurement innovation, and tackle strategic challenges. We pride ourselves on our culturally diverse team, where fresh ideas and varied perspectives are highly valued. We believe our diversity is a key strength, and we encourage you to contribute your unique insights and help shape our future.

Responsibilities 

• Has responsibility for operational procurement of spare parts, consumables and/or services for one or more operational assets;
• Forwards spares and other commodities for all types of forwarding modes and urgencies;
• Contacts and problem-solves with vendors and suppliers;
• Main point of contact for all transactional purchasing processes to their assigned vessel
• Maintain and further develop positive performance driven relationships between key business unit stakeholders and MSS procurement
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure availability items and smooth operation on-board the vessel
• Provide input on supplier performance based on daily interaction
• Ensure timely payment of invoices
• Performs stakeholder management with operations and technical organizations;
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert. Trains, guides and monitors junior staff on day-to-day activities.