Company Description Chowgule Lavgan Shiprepair Pvt Ltd operates an ultra-modern shipyard on the west coast of India, approximately 70 nautical miles from Bombay High. The company is part of the Chowgule Group, a 100-year-old enterprise with a solid presence in commercial ship repair, defense ship repair for the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy, rig repairs, and EPC construction projects. The Lavgan facility provides comprehensive services including dry docking, refit, conversion, fabrication, and load-out.

Team members work in a technically advanced environment supporting complex marine and offshore projects for diverse clients.

Role Description The Marine Procurement HOD / Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Ratnagiri, responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities related to marine and shiprepair operations. This role oversees sourcing of marine equipment, spares, materials, and services, ensuring timely availability for dry docking, refit, conversion, rig repair, and fabrication projects. Day-to-day tasks include vendor identification and evaluation, price negotiation, contract finalization, and coordination with project, operations, and technical teams to align procurement plans with work schedules.

The role also involves monitoring inventory levels, optimizing procurement costs, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards, and maintaining accurate procurement documentation and reports.



The HOD / Manager will guide and mentor the procurement team, implement process improvements, and support continuous enhancement of supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

- Strong understanding of Marine Operations and Maritime industry practices relevant to shiprepair and offshore projects.
- Knowledge of Navy and defense-related requirements and standards for procurement supporting Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels.
- Experience with Boat and ship systems, components, and marine equipment procurement.
- Ability to provide Training and guidance to procurement team members on processes, compliance, and vendor management.
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a shipyard, marine, or heavy engineering environment.
- Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities, with attention to cost control and timelines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with technical, operations, finance, and project teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Studies, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced qualifications or certifications in procurement/supply chain are an advantage.
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement software systems and standard MS Office tools.

📌 Marine Procurement HOD / Manager (Ratnagiri)
🏢 Chowgule Lavgan Shiprepair
📍 Ratnagiri