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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Supervised

None

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Three years experience with purchasing responsibilities required (seven years required for Senior Buyer).

Languages

English

Traits

Must be team-oriented, proactive, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Software

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word). NS5

Education

Associates degree preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the daily purchasing and expediting activities for the Seabulk 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. 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled