Detailed Responsibilities:  Responsible for all purchasing activities for vessels of Apeejay Shipping Limited.  Executing all purchasing activities in accordance to the organisation's purchasing guidelines and procedures.  Sourcing, identifying and purchasing technical and operational supplies required for marine activities at the right quality and competitive price.  Conducting periodic vendor's appraisals and price comparisons.  Scrutinizing all inventory forms received from the vessels and following up with the vessel with regards to any discrepancies noticed in the inventory form.  Obtaining preliminary sanction for indented quantity / items from technical superintendent and follow the purchase process.  Floating enquiries to different suppliers and receive quotations from suppliers.  Negotiating with suppliers to deliver best results for the company (for major supplies such as Paints, Lubes, Spares).  Facilitating award of contract for supply to vendor through preparation of comparative statement and submitting the same to technical superintendent.  Placing order on obtaining instructions from technical superintendent and communicating the same to the selected vendor along with shipping instructions for the items to be placed on board the vessel.  Following up and communicating with agents, ship's personnel and suppliers in respect of supply of indents and obtain ship's confirmation of receipt of supply goods through departure report.  Ensuring physical stock checking of spares/ stores on board.  Maintaining the entire purchasing documentation process and ensuring quarterly cost reports are submitted.  Ensuring that all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.  Working with the Superintendent for carrying out the purchase process while ensuring transparency, correctness and promptness. Educational Qualification Requirements: BE/B.Tech: Mechanical Engineering. Additional degree: Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Procurement equivalent degree/certifications.