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Senior Purchasing Executive – Marine Industry

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Executive with a strong background in the Marine/Shipping industry to manage procurement activities for vessels, ship management operations and shore-based requirements. The role will be responsible for sourcing marine equipment, spare parts, services and supplies while ensuring competitive pricing, quality and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for marine vessels, ship management and shore-based operations.
• Source and procure marine spare parts, machinery components, equipment, consumables, deck stores, safety equipment and general vessel supplies.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and issue purchase orders.
• Work closely with Technical Superintendents, Fleet Managers, Chief Engineers, vessel crews and Operations teams to understand and fulfil procurement requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with marine suppliers, ship chandlers, manufacturers and service providers locally and internationally.
• Identify reliable suppliers and alternative sources to improve pricing, product availability and procurement efficiency.
• Monitor purchase orders from order placement through to delivery, ensuring materials and spare parts arrive within required timelines.
• Coordinate urgent procurement requirements, including breakdown, dry-docking and vessel repair requirements.
• Review supplier performance based on pricing, quality, delivery reliability and service levels.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, quotations, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procurement procedures, budgets and approval requirements.
• Support procurement cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce overall vessel operating costs.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts teams to resolve invoice, payment and supplier-related issues.
• Assist in developing annual purchasing budgets and provide procurement reports and cost analysis to management.
• Stay updated on marine equipment, spare parts availability, market pricing and developments within the maritime supply chain.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Maritime Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within the Marine, Shipping, Ship Management or Offshore industry.
• Strong knowledge of marine spare parts
• Experience dealing with shipowners, ship managers, shipyards, marine suppliers and international vendors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with a proven ability to achieve competitive pricing.
• Experience handling urgent vessel requirements, dry-docking procurement and technical purchasing is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of international shipping, logistics and delivery requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement/ERP systems.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple vessel requirements simultaneously.