Procurement Officer

Wilhelmsen group; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen group in Mumbai is seeking a Procurement Officer to support fleet operations with timely and accurate procurement activities for vessels worldwide. This hands-on role collaborates with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, and suppliers to deliver reliable service.

You will manage POs, quotations, and follow-ups, coordinate deliveries and documentation, and contribute to cost control and process improvements while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years maritime procurement experience.
• Exposure to vessel operations, spares, and logistics.
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet or similar).

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 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

Vendor management

PO management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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