Procurement Officer

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

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is seeking a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations from Mumbai, India. You will execute procurement activities to keep vessels on schedule, raise POs and quotations, and collaborate with Procurement Managers and Vessel Managers on daily needs.

The role requires 2–4 years in maritime procurement, exposure to vessels and logistics, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders. This is an on-site position based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years maritime procurement or purchasing experience.
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares, and logistics.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Supplier coordination

Organization & follow-up

Communication

Education

Experience in maritime purchasing

Tools

Procurement systems (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 organisational 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: 2nd August 2026