About ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A.
ERMA FIRST was established in 2009 by a team of specialists with strong background and expertise in water and waste treatment technology in Marine applications. ERMA FIRST designs and manufactures innovative Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) in compliance with the latest legislation. Nowadays, ERMA FIRST has a prestigious reference list comprised of ship-owners and shipyards worldwide, a vast global sales and service network with affiliates in both China and Korea.
There’s no question that every single one of us at ERMA FIRST cares for engineering and compliance, but we are also rooted in tradition through our family values and vision and business expertise. Our mission is defined by our vision and aligns with our values. That is the core of the philosophy of ERMA FIRST. That is ERMA FIRST’s core mentality.
When you join ERMA FIRST, you become a member of our team of thinkers and innovators, who make the things that make the future.
About the position
ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A is seeking to hire a Buyer to join our growing team:
Main responsibilities
- Responsible for international and domestic vendor management of materials of products, ensuring timely delivery, cost effectiveness and quality.
- Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
- Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Responsible for vendor agreements (negotiation in prices, quantities, discounts, payment terms etc)
- Acts as a liaison between accounting and vendors upon request
- Ensure quality of purchased products and services provides by vendors.
Requirements
- University Degree in Engineering and similar disciplines is highly preferred but not mandatory
- Working experience in the manufacturing industry will be considered as a strong plus
- Experience in similar position
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English
- Customer orientation and excellent communication skills
- Dynamic personality with multitasking skills
- Ability to negotiate effectively with customers
Why you will love working @ ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A
We are a talented, vibrant team that excels in an extremely competitive environment, achieving remarkable results! With worldwide operations and mixed nationalities, we perform outstandingly serving the shipping industry. We invest in long-term cooperation and provides a stable work environment. We offer a challenging role with diversified responsibilities and tasks, aiming at your career development along with a competitive remuneration package, health insurance scheme and continuous education plan.