Marine Purchasing Officer

Role overview

Purchasing and logistics

• Processes requisitions, issues requests for quotation to approved suppliers, analyzes offers, and raises purchase orders after end-user approval.
• Tracks orders through suppliers, warehouses, and freight forwarders until delivery on board vessels; monitors the requisition-to-invoice lifecycle.
• Assists with disputed invoices and end-user budget preparation; checks goods and services against applicable rules such as SOLAS and Wheelmark.
• Monitors freight and logistics activity, including shipment consolidation where possible.

Supplier, sourcing, and market management

• Evaluates suppliers, manages performance, conducts reviews, and supports supplier improvement and strategic relationship plans.
• Applies purchasing strategies, supports supplier-base management and fair competition, and identifies e-sourcing opportunities.
• Researches markets and benchmarks pricing and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing and negotiation decisions.
• Recommends procurement technologies and supports new tool implementation and process improvements.

Compliance and records

• Ensures compliance with internal policies, regulations, industry practices, and company frame agreements; highlights contract deviations.
• Maintains accurate procurement, contract, and audit documentation and assists with internal audits and tender or contract award documents.
• Follows QHSE requirements and collaborates across departments to improve procurement and supply chain processes.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or another related discipline.
• At least 4 years of procurement experience involving materials, equipment, spare parts, or a similar position.
• Good knowledge of the marine environment and computer literacy, including SAP and Microsoft products.
• International Supply Chain or Logistics certification is a plus.
• Ship owner, ship manager, maritime, or Oil and Gas industry experience is advantageous.

Job-specific skills

• Sound knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of marine procurement, supplier markets, purchasing processes, and applicable maritime requirements.