Technical Procurement Officer

Searchandselect; Douglas; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Educación

Marine Engineering

Business Administration

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Amos/Link Maritime

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Our client seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Technical Procurement Officer to join their team.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in an energetic environment and can work collaboratively with various departments. If successful, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing quality products and services from the data base of vetted suppliers and ensuring that procurement processes are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide support.
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Arrange the collection and shipping of orders/cargo and follow the process through to final delivery.
• Process requisitions from Marine and Technical Superintendents for ship machinery, propulsion, safety gear, and electronic navigation systems.
• Evaluate, select, and audit marine suppliers based on quality, pricing, and global port delivery performance.
• Negotiate commercial terms, volume discounts, warranty conditions, and strict lead times to match vessel schedules.
• Coordinate worldwide ship-chandler logistics, customs clearances, and critical port-call deliveries.
• Ensure all purchased spares and safety equipment comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards, flag state rules, and class societies (e.g., Lloyd's Register, DNV).
• Handle non-conforming or damaged goods delivered to vessels, organising prompt replacements or credit notes.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Education: Marine Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of technical purchasing experience within the maritime, shipping/offshore oil and gas sector.
• Familiarity with ship machinery, engine components, and deck/engine stores.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP or Amos/Link Maritime purchasing modules) and MS Excel.
• Strong cross-cultural communication, tactical problem-solving, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to collaborate and work closely with colleagues in a small, dynamic team setting.

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