Assistant Procurement Manager – Offshore / Marine Industrysee

Position: Assistant Purchasing Manager – Offshore & Marine

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai, India

Industry: Offshore, Marine & Ship Management

Job Responsibilities

• Handle daily purchasing and procurement activities for offshore vessels and marine operations.
• Source and procure vessel provisions, spare parts, technical equipment, consumables and other operational supplies.
• Liaise with Vessel Masters, Chief Engineers and technical teams to understand purchasing requirements and ensure timely delivery.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate suppliers, negotiate prices and prepare comparative quotations for Management approval.
• Prepare and process purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with Company purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics providers to arrange timely delivery of materials to vessels and designated locations.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders, follow up on deliveries and resolve any supply or procurement issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, quotations, invoices and procurement documentation.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery records, and coordinate with Finance on payment matters.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing and improved procurement practices.
• Handle urgent vessel requirements and coordinate procurement arrangements to minimise operational disruptions.
• Assist Management in overseeing procurement activities and improving purchasing processes.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4–6 years of purchasing or procurement experience in the offshore, marine or ship management industry is required.
• Practical experience in sourcing vessel provisions, marine spare parts, technical supplies and operational equipment.
• Familiarity with marine procurement procedures, vessel operations and supplier coordination.
• Experience communicating directly with Vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, technical superintendents and marine suppliers.
• Good knowledge of purchase order processing, quotation comparisons, supplier negotiations and logistics coordination.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle multiple purchasing requests, urgent vessel requirements and tight delivery schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and purchasing or ERP systems.
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able and willing to support different time zone.

Must have Experience

• Experience working with offshore support vessels, ship management companies or marine service providers.
• Familiarity with international marine suppliers, ship chandlers and vessel spare parts procurement.
• Experience coordinating deliveries to vessels operating in different countries or ports.
• Previous experience in a senior purchasing or supervisory role would be an advantage.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person