Procurement Lead (Mumbai)

Lead operational procurement activities for a global maritime fleet while supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering service excellence, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. As a Procurement Lead, you will oversee a team of Procurement Officers, ensuring procurement processes are executed in line with agreed service levels, governance requirements, and operational priorities.

Working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will ensure the timely delivery of goods and services, drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor team performance, and support sourcing and supplier management activities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to support fleet operations by leading day to day procurement activities, managing team performance, and ensuring operational deliverables are achieved.

What You Will Do

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Officers
- Ensure procurement transactions are processed within agreed SLAs
- Coordinate with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services




- Monitor team KPIs, performance, and resource planning
- Support sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and governance requirements
- Drive process improvement and support the Procurement Manager as required

What We Are Looking For

- 3-5 years of maritime procurement experience with procurement, logistics, or supervisory exposure
- Shipping or sailing experience
- Degree, Diploma, FE Qualification, or CIPS qualification
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Valuable understanding of marine procurement, logistics, and supplier management
- Experience with BASSnet or similar procurement systems
- Results-oriented, analytical, and solution-driven mindset

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📌 Procurement Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Wilhelmsen Ship Management
📍 Mumbai