Assistant Manager, Procurement (Catering)

Fleet Management Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Management Limited, located in Mumbai, is seeking a procurement specialist for its Quality Catering Division. This role involves overseeing vendor engagements for annual contracts, monitoring purchasing activities, and contributing to strategic decisions. Candidates should possess an MBA (SCM) or relevant qualification and have 5–7 years of experience in the maritime catering industry. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in food procurements or Maritime catering.
• Experience in vendor sourcing and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor purchasing activities with vendor engagement.
• Develop QCD’s procurements plan and strategy.
• Engage in negotiation on rebates and contractual terms.

Skills

Procurement specialist

Market analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

MBA (SCM) or Dip/PGD in Materials Management

Job description

Our 30 years journey rides on the passion of over 24,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third‑party ship management companies managing over 600 diverse types of vessels. Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world‑class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others. In a shore career at FLEET, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self‑driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to FLEET’s short and long‑term sustainable growth – whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communications.

Job Position Summary

The primary function of this role is to oversee the overall provision and bonded store procurements of the Quality Catering Division with a specific and dedicated focus on engaging vendors for ‘Annual Contracts’ basis fixed prices. The Person in charge of this role, while acting as a key business partner and advisor to the Head of QCD, shall ensure the department’s global procurements are well channelized and regularly monitored through a global network of well evaluated and appointed ship chandlers.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as a procurement specialist and advisor to the Head of QCD, providing market insights, analysis and support for operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Overall supervision and monitoring of the purchasing activities and associated processes with a prime focus on engaging vendors for ‘Annual Contracts’ partnerships.
• Development of QCD’s procurements plan and strategy.
• Oversee the department’s Vendor Management that includes:
  • Vendor sourcing & development, liaison with HOD & group procurement cell as necessary.
  • Vendor compliance checks & adherence to statutory and legal requirements at every port.
  • Vendor approvals, periodic performance review & re‑approvals/suspension, where necessary.
  • Vendor services, premises, product & supply inspections (where/as feasible).
• Identifying & development of new potential sectors for Annual Price Contracts.
• Preparation & analysis of quote comparators for annual contracts, & subsequent finalization in liaison with HOD & head of the catering operations team.
• Negotiation on rebates, other contractual terms and other cost reduction initiatives.
• Price / Inflation watch and related market study.
• Data maintenance and the SC platform – ingredients/products & vendors.
• Periodic data (pricing, inflation) analysis, Vendor SOA reconciliation & MIS.

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications

• MBA (SCM) or Dip/PGD in Materials Management.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience, including at least 3 years working in the food procurements/Maritime catering industry.

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.