Maritime Purchaser & Vessel Procurement Lead

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is assisting a fast-growing shipping company headquartered in Dubai in hiring a Purchase Officer/Manager to manage day-to-day fleet requisitions and oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle for maritime operations.

The role requires sourcing marine spare parts, stores, and services, negotiating terms, and coordinating global logistics to vessels while ensuring adherence to budget and policy standards. English proficiency is essential; Russian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in purchasing/procurement in shipping/maritime contexts.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Provure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience sourcing technical marine spare parts and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day requisitions from fleet using procurement systems.
• Source and obtain quotations for vessel requirements including parts, lubricants, PPE, and provisions.
• Prepare bid comparison reports and summarize supplier offers for review.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Invite and evaluate supplier tenders and proposals.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery to vessels worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with policies, budgets, and procurement standards.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Technical, Marine, Operations, and Finance teams on economical procurement solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract management

Sourcing

Procurement analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Procurement/Supply Chain/Maritime Studies

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Manpower Middle East is assisting a fast-growing shipping company headquartered in Dubai in hiring a Purchase Officer/Manager to manage day-to-day fleet requisitions and oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle for maritime operations.

The role requires sourcing marine spare parts, stores, and services, negotiating terms, and coordinating global logistics to vessels while ensuring adherence to budget and policy standards. English proficiency is essential; Russian is a plus.