The Purchase Officer:

• independently manages end-to-end procurement for assigned vessels, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing while operating within defined authority limits
• This role is responsible for ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of routine operational requirements while reducing administrative burden on vessels and technical teams.
• Operates within defined category scopes, service level agreements (SLAs), and delegated authority limits, working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical Officers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Objective

The primary objective of the role is to deliver consistent procurement service quality, enhance spend visibility and control, improve planning and forecasting, and support scalability of procurement operations as the fleet grows.

ROLES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Independently manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned vessels and categories, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing
• Validate requisitions for accuracy, urgency,



and alignment with approved specifications, suppliers, and contract frameworks
• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations on commercial and delivery parameters, and recommend sourcing decisions within delegated authority limits
• Create, issue, and follow up on Purchase Orders, ensuring confirmations, deliveries, and documentation are completed within defined SLAs
• Handle moderately complex and time-sensitive procurements, including coordination across multiple stakeholders and ports
• Act as the first point of contact for vessels and suppliers for operational procurement-related matters
• Coordinate with Technical Officers, Vessel Managers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and clarifications
• Monitor procurement timelines, proactively follow up to avoid delays, and escalate risks in a structured and timely manner
• Support data analysis, reporting, and follow-ups related to procurement performance, supp

📌 Purchase Officer (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Anglo-Eastern
📍 Navi Mumbai