Maritime Technical Procurement Specialist

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking a Technical Procurement Officer to source quality marine equipment and services from vetted suppliers, ensuring adherence to procurement processes. The role involves coordinating with Marine and Technical teams, arranging logistics, and maintaining supplier performance aligned with IMO standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in technical purchasing within maritime sectors and solid ERP/MS Excel skills to analyse procurement data and support vessel schedules.

Qualifications

• Education in Marine Engineering or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of technical purchasing experience in maritime/shipping/offshore sectors.
• Familiarity with ship machinery, engine components, and deck/engine stores.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Amos/Link Maritime) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.
• Resolve procurement issues or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Education

Marine Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Amos/Link Maritime

MS Excel

Job description

Searchandselect is seeking a Technical Procurement Officer to source quality marine equipment and services from vetted suppliers, ensuring adherence to procurement processes. The role involves coordinating with Marine and Technical teams, arranging logistics, and maintaining supplier performance aligned with IMO standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in technical purchasing within maritime sectors and solid ERP/MS Excel skills to analyse procurement data and support vessel schedules.