Buyer

Fairwater•Dania Beach, FL

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The name “Fairwater” speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust. Position Title: Buyer Reports To: Purchasing Manager Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and as needed Location: Dania Beach, FL Position Supervised: None Fairwater is a leading Jones Act maritime solutions provider specializing in liquid petroleum and renewables, chemical parcel, and Alaskan crude transportation. It also offers international and domestic ship management services for a diverse class of vessels. At Fairwater, we pride ourselves on being a strong and reliable partner to both our customers and our talented shoreside and mariner teams. Safety, efficiency, innovation, and collaboration are central to our operating ethos and ensure we continuously deliver a high-quality experience for all stakeholders. Fairwater is a 50-50 joint venture owned by global maritime and logistics leaders Crowley and SEACOR Holdings. Reasonable Accommodation Fairwater is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Fairwater works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience with purchasing responsibilities required.
English language proficiency.
Must be team-oriented, proactive, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
NS5
Associate's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily purchasing and expediting activities for the Fairwater division.
Activities include daily communication with suppliers, vessels, and shoreside management teams to ensure the effective implementation of company purchasing processes, procedures, and systems.
Duties also include the application of best purchasing practices.
Responsible for purchasing various materials for assigned tank vessels, including machinery spares, steward supplies, tools, and deck consumables.
Duties include researching/sourcing products, processing requisitions/requests for quotations, and evaluating/selecting vendors.
Duties also include preparing and following purchase orders to ensure correct coding and approvals.
Responsible for follow-up of all issued purchase orders to ensure appropriate delivery dates/times/locations.
The delivery schedule for material to the vessels must be continually monitored and adjusted depending on the vessel’s schedule.
The buyer is responsible for coordinating the delivery of all purchased materials.
Responsible for updating the company’s purchasing system with any changes in status or other information on suppliers/products.
Responsible for assisting clerical staff with reconciling purchase orders and invoice discrepancies.
Responsible for category buying, working alongside the Purchasing Manager in the development and management of category strategies, supplier segmentation, and spend analysis to drive cost savings and procurement efficiency.
Responsible for leading and supporting contract negotiations with suppliers, working alongside the Purchasing Manager to establish terms and conditions, pricing agreements, service level commitments, and renewals to ensure favorable outcomes for the company.
Responsible for working with Operations to support sourcing for drydocks and special projects, and collaborating with logistics to ensure parts and materials are delivered on time.
Assist colleagues with daily responsibilities in the event of vacation, sick days, business trips, etc., to ensure uninterrupted service to vessels.
Perform other tasks and duties as directed by the Manager, Tanker Purchasing.