Informing the Fleet Supervisor or Purchasing Consultant about, and handling complaints, non-conformities and discrepancies effectively between vessel and suppliers. Following and adhering to the predetermined communication and reporting lines. Ensuring that proper records are kept. Reviewing the vessels Requisition. Sending out inquiries for quotations to various approved Suppliers. Issuing inquiries, analyzing quotations for submission to Fleet Supervisor or Purchasing Consultant, and placing orders Arranging safe and most economical delivery of the catering provisions and other consumables to respective vessels, at the most convenient ports. Evaluating offers received from various suppliers based various criteria. Communication with vessels and agents. Investigating launch cost in various ports. Checking the related invoices for payment. Informing the agents about inquiries, costs, transit and clearance time at various ports. Checking all shipping documents and keeping track of arrival dates in destination port. Securing that shipments have arrived on time to destination.