We are looking for an experienced Procurement Executive / Senior Purchase Officer to manage strategic procurement activities for marine and ship supply operations. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of ship chandling, marine products, supplier management, and time-critical procurement to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations.
Key Responsibilities
Handle complete procurement cycle for ship supplies, technical stores, provisions, spare parts, chemicals and marine consumables.
Review and interpret Bill of Requirements (BOR/BOM) received from vessels.
Source products from approved vendors while ensuring quality, availability and competitive pricing.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
Compare quotations and prepare commercial evaluations.
Coordinate with Operations,
Logistics and Warehouse teams for timely deliveries to vessels.
Ensure supplies reach vessels within committed timelines across multiple ports.
Monitor supplier performance including delivery timelines and quality standards.
Manage emergency procurement requests with quick turnaround time.
Track procurement KPIs including savings, lead time and vendor performance.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
Identify alternate vendors to minimize supply risks.
Maintain procurement documentation and purchase records.
Work closely with finance for invoice verification and payment coordination.
Keep updated with market pricing trends and marine industry requirements.