Procurement Officer

Wilhelmsen group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen group in Mumbai seeks a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations. This hands-on role executes procurement activities, raises POs, and coordinates with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will work with Procurement and Vessel Managers, support cost control, and uphold procedures. 2–4 years maritime procurement experience and familiarity with BASSnet are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years maritime procurement or purchasing experience.
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares and logistics.
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar).
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Maritime procurement

PO management

Vendor coordination

Procurement documentation

Tools

BASSnet

Job description

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
• 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