Senior Procurement Specialist
1 week ago
Opportunity Description
Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Senior
Procurement Specialist
to manage and coordinate the procurement of maritime supplies, spare parts, equipment, and services required for vessel operations. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of maritime procurement practices, vendor management, and international shipping regulations. You will play a key role in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement to support vessel maintenance and operational readiness.
Company Information
Data Infrastructure and Analystics
Job Duties
- Source and procure marine equipment, spare parts, consumables, and technical services for vessels in line with company and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers worldwide.
- Ability to strategically negotiate annual sourcing agreements
- Review and analyze requisitions from vessels and shore-based marine departments.
- Request and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors.
- Issue purchase orders (POs), confirm order acceptance, and follow up on order status and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with logistics providers and ensure timely delivery of goods to vessels at various ports.
- Ensure all procured items comply with IMO, SOLAS, and other applicable maritime standards.
- Monitor supplier performance, handle non-conformities, and manage warranty claims or returns as necessary.
- Collaborate with vessel superintendents, technical managers, and port agents to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery documentation in ERP or procurement software.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and procurement process improvements.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 8+ years of purchasing experience, in the maritime or shipping industry.
- Knowledge of Marine equipment, vessel types, and maritime terminology, International Sourcing and Logistics, Marine classification society requirements and safety standards
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., ShipServ, ShipNet, Oracle, or similar systems)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field.
Additional Information
- Primarily office-based with occasional visits to supplier locations
- May require flexibility in working hours to coordinate with international suppliers and vessels in different time zones
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