Senior Purchasing Executive (Marine & Offshore)

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.