Purchaser

About Seaspan Corporation

Seaspan Corporation operates with a goal-oriented and high-performance culture, specializing in fleet life-cycle management for over 25 years. We lease modern, technologically advanced vessels to major shipping companies globally and provide expert ship management services. Our fleet varies in size, from 2,500 to 24,000 TEU vessels, with main offices across Singapore, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.

Position Summary

The Purchaser is responsible for timely and cost-effective delivery of supplies both for assigned ships and new vessel deliveries, ensuring seamless operational support for the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental Protection, and Quality Policy (PL-005) including responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS), and report any noncompliance or concerns.
• Handle requisitions from vessels for stores and supplies, initiate requests for quotations (RFQs) from approved vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors to process RFQs and generate purchase orders through the company’s purchasing system.
• Maintain communication with superintendents, purchasing manager, and team members to share relevant information and efficiently plan purchases addressing vessel spares needs.
• Ensure timely supply provision for vessels, promoting cost-efficiency, safety, and schedule adherence aligned with company policies.
• Keep vessel purchase records up to date in the company database with no outstanding issues.
• Manage requisitions for pre-delivery ship stores as per new vessel requirements.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support purchasing operations.

Candidate Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a purchasing role within a shipping company or comparable environment.
• Completion of a graduation degree in any discipline (typically three years or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities with a clear writing style.
• Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a ship management company is advantageous.
• Familiarity with purchasing software tools is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Seaspan Corporation values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by our recruitment team.