Maritime Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

James Fisher and Sons plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead vessel procurement across Fendercare and Tankships, with hybrid options in Norwich or Barrow-in-Furness. The role combines hands-on purchasing, supplier management, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Management.

You will oversee day-to-day vessel purchasing, manage supply risks, and drive governance and best practice across the business while coaching a small team and ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant purchasing and supply chain experience within maritime, shipping, engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising procurement and supply chain teams.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day vessel purchasing activities, ensuring requirements are fulfilled efficiently.
• Support critical vessel operations by managing supply risks and maintaining visibility of procurement activity.
• Source, evaluate, and develop suppliers to achieve best balance of cost, quality and service.
• Negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, drive improvements across supplier base.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Purchasers and Supply Chain Coordinators.
• Promote high standards of performance, compliance, collaboration and customer service.

Skills

Maritime procurement

Team leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Import/export knowledge

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Tools

AMOS

ERP systems

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead vessel procurement across Fendercare and Tankships, with hybrid options in Norwich or Barrow-in-Furness. The role combines hands-on purchasing, supplier management, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Management.

You will oversee day-to-day vessel purchasing, manage supply risks, and drive governance and best practice across the business while coaching a small team and ensuring