Procurement Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution of procurement activities for vessels worldwide. This is a hands-on operational role, working closely with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, and suppliers to deliver reliable and efficient procurement services to the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in line with vessel schedules - ensure timely processing, no avoidable delays
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs), quotations, and order follow-up
• Work closely with Procurement Managers and Vessel Managers on daily operational requirements
• Support cost control by obtaining competitive quotations and challenging obvious inconsistencies
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery status, documentation, and issue resolution
• Resolve routine and urgent supply issues escalating where required
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and approval workflows
• Monitor order and invoice status to ensure accuracy and timely processing
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and service delivery

Requirements

• 2-4 years maritime procurement or purchasing experience
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares, and logistics
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar preferred)
• Strong organisational and follow-up discipline
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Why join us
• Work with one of the world's leading ship managers
• Exposure to global fleet procurement operations
• Develop hands-on operational procurement experience
• Clear development path toward senior and managerial roles
• Work Location: Mumbai, India
• Application deadline: 12 June 2026
• #Li-POST
• #WSM

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