Procurement Officer

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management in Mumbai, India, is seeking a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations with hands-on procurement activities and timely PO management. You will collaborate with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, and suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery to vessels worldwide.

The role requires 2–4 years of maritime procurement experience, exposure to vessel operations and spares, and familiarity with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years maritime procurement or purchasing experience.
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares, and logistics.
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar preferred).
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities aligned with vessel schedules.
• Raise and manage POs, quotations, and order follow-up.
• Work closely with Procurement Managers and Vessel Managers on daily requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery status, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Monitor order and invoice status to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and service delivery.

Skills

Maritime procurement

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Tools

BASSnet

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution of procurement activities for vessels worldwide. This is a hands-on operational role, working closely with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, and suppliers to deliver reliable and efficient procurement services to the fleet.

What you will do

• Execute procurement activities in line with vessel schedules – ensure timely processing, no avoidable delays
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs), quotations, and order follow-up
• Work closely with Procurement Managers and Vessel Managers on daily operational requirements
• Support cost control by obtaining competitive quotations and challenging obvious inconsistencies
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery status, documentation, and issue resolution
• Resolve routine and urgent supply issues escalating where required
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and approval workflows
• Monitor order and invoice status to ensure accuracy and timely processing
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and service delivery

What we are looking for

• 2–4 years maritime procurement or purchasing experience
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares, and logistics
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar preferred)
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Why join us

• Work with one of the world’s leading ship managers
• Exposure to global fleet procurement operations
• Develop hands-on operational procurement experience
• Clear development path toward senior and managerial roles

Work Location: Mumbai, India

Application deadline: 19th October 2026

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