Marine Purchaser

Meridian Compass fzco; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Compass fzco in Dubai seeks an experienced Purchaser to handle all procurement for VLCCs: spares, stores, provisions, lubricants and services. You will source, compare, raise POs, track lead times and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires 3+ years in ship management or ship supply, strong Excel and ERP experience, and excellent English communication to coordinate across time zones and partners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Purchaser in a ship management or ship supply company.
• Good knowledge of marine spares, stores, IMPA codes and ship supply logistics.
• Experience with procurement/ERP systems (ShipNet, Danaos, AMOS, BASS, ShipServ or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple urgent orders at once.
• Good negotiation and communication skills in English.
• Organised, accurate and comfortable working to tight deadlines across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions from the vessel for spares, stores, chemicals, paints, lubes, charts and publications.
• Source and compare quotations using IMPA/ISSA codes and platforms like ShipServ.
• Raise purchase orders and follow up on lead times and delivery.
• Arrange logistics to the vessel: forwarders and customs clearance at ports worldwide.
• Coordinate urgent spares with Technical Superintendent to avoid off-hire.
• Negotiate prices and set up framework agreements with vendors.
• Monitor budget spend and flag overruns early.
• Match invoices to POs and delivery notes for payment.
• Maintain procurement records and spares inventory onboard.
• Screen suppliers for sanctions compliance per policy.

Skills

Maritime procurement

Excel

English communication

Negotiation

Education

Marine / mechanical / supply chain qualification

Tools

ShipNet

Danaos

AMOS

BASS

ShipServ

Job description

Role overview

You will handle all procurement for our VLCC: spares, stores, provisions, lubricants and services. The goal is to get the right item to the right port on time, at a competitive price, within the vessel's budget.

Key responsibilities

• Process requisitions from the vessel for spares, stores, chemicals, paints, lubes, charts and publications
• Source and compare quotations from makers and suppliers, using IMPA / ISSA codes and platforms such as ShipServ
• Raise purchase orders and follow up on order confirmation, lead times and delivery
• Arrange logistics to the vessel: forwarders, customs clearance, ships' agents and supply launches at ports worldwide
• Coordinate urgent and critical spares with the Technical Superintendent to avoid off-hire
• Build and maintain an approved vendor list, negotiate prices and set up framework agreements
• Manage lube oil supply contracts and track consumption against plan
• Track spend against the vessel's purchasing budget and flag overruns early
• Match invoices to POs and delivery notes, resolve discrepancies and pass them to accounts for payment
• Keep accurate records in the PMS / procurement system and maintain the spares inventory with the vessel
• Screen suppliers and deliveries for sanctions compliance in line with company policy
• Help set up the company's procurement procedures and templates

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Purchaser in a ship management or ship supply company, tanker experience preferred
• Good knowledge of marine spares, stores, IMPA codes and ship supply logistics
• Experience with a procurement / ERP system (e.g. ShipNet, Danaos, AMOS, BASS, ShipServ or similar)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple urgent orders at once
• Good negotiation and communication skills in English
• Organised, accurate and comfortable working to tight deadlines across time zones

Desirable

• Seagoing background or a marine / mechanical / supply chain qualification
• Existing supplier network in the UAE, Fujairah, Singapore and major tanker ports