Purchase Officer / Manager

About the Client

Role Overview

Procurement Responsibilities

• Manage fleet requisitions through procurement and supply chain management systems.
• Source quotations for marine spare parts, stores, chemicals, safety equipment, consumables, provisions, and dry dock materials.
• Prepare bid comparisons and supplier summaries for review and approval.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Evaluate and recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Coordinate delivery of purchased goods and services to vessels worldwide.
• Review external technical manager requisitions and quotations for compliance with procurement standards.
• Maintain supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier and Records Management

• Evaluate suppliers, monitor performance and pricing deviations, and document shortcomings.
• Collaborate with Technical, Marine, Operations, and Finance teams on economical procurement solutions.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, and purchasing documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, maritime studies, engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in shipping, maritime, ship management, or tanker operations.
• Strong understanding of marine procurement and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience procuring technical marine spare parts, stores, equipment, and services for vessels.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, vendor management, and contract management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems or software.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Dry Dock procurement activities is an advantage.
• Russian language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Experience with tanker vessels, crude oil, or petroleum product carriers is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with international marine suppliers, ship chandlers, and global vessel logistics.