Supply Chain Specialist - Procurement

PXGEO; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime seismic survey company is seeking a procurement specialist to manage sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential goods and services. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the maritime industry, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to handle complex contracts. This position involves collaborating with global suppliers, managing procurement processes, and addressing logistical challenges. Qualified candidates will have a degree in engineering or a relevant field and a proven record in high-pressure procurement environments.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in maritime industry.
• Strong understanding of maritime seismic survey supply chain.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate procurement for maritime seismic equipment and services.
• Build relationships with global suppliers of maritime goods and services.
• Manage complex contracts specific to the maritime seismic industry.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics or Science

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Description

The role is responsible for sourcing negotiating and purchasing goods and services essential for the efficient and costeffective operation of a maritime seismic survey organization.

This role involves managing the procurement process for a wide range of maritime and seismic specific requirements including vessel supplies equipment spare parts maintenance services port services seismic acquisition equipment (e.g. streamers sources nodes) seismic processing software and hardware survey vessel services offshore positioning and navigation systems and related geophysical technologies.

This role requires considerable understanding of the maritime seismic survey industry the technical specifications of geophysical equipment and services the unique operational demands of survey vessels and stringent safety and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the maritime industry excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record in procurement. Other responsibilities include:

• Identify evaluate and select potential suppliers for maritime goods and services seismic acquisition equipment (e.g. streamers sources nodes) seismic processing software and hardware survey vessel services offshore positioning and navigation systems and related geophysical technologies ensuring quality costeffectiveness and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key global suppliers of maritime and seismic equipment software and services understanding their technological advancements and support capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with technical specialists IT specialists project managers and vessel operations teams to understand complex technical specifications and performance requirements for maritime and seismic equipment software and services.
• Assist in the development and review of complex contracts specific to the maritime seismic survey industry including equipment purchase agreements forward purchasing agreements software licenses vessel charter agreements and specialized service contracts.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks specific to seismic survey procurement such as delays in the delivery of critical equipment technical failures impacting data acquisition and geopolitical factors affecting global supply chains.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Economics Science or related technical discipline from a fouryear college or university required

Significant proven experience (typically 510 years) in procurement with a substantial portion of that experience specifically within the maritime industry managing project / maritime / technology / MRO procurement and strategic sourcing supporting global project operations through the management of a global supply base

Exceptional negotiation communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with highly technical and commercial stakeholders globally.

Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities particularly in addressing the unique technical and logistical challenges of the maritime seismic survey supply chain.

Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and potentially specialized ERP software used in the maritime industry.

Knowledge of international procurement practices customs regulations and logistics related to global shipping of specialized equipment including import export and customs clearance requirements related to dual use goods.

Ability to work independently manage complex and highvalue projects and prioritize in a dynamic and often highpressure seismic survey environment.

Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail especially when dealing with highly technical and contractual documentation.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority