Purchaser

Safesea Group; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Safesea Group in Mumbai seeks an experienced Purchaser to manage the complete procurement cycle for vessels, ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing of spares, stores, provisions, services, and repairs.

You will coordinate with technical and operations teams, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain records, aiming for uninterrupted vessel operations and optimal costs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing/procurement in shipping.
• Knowledge of marine equipment, consumables, and international supply chains.
• Familiarity with procurement software/ERP (ShipServ, Danaos, Sertica).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Procurement Management: end-to-end procurement of stores, spares, provisions, lubricants, bunkers and services for vessels.
• Ensure vessel requisitions are processed efficiently per procedures.
• Source, evaluate and select vendors for price, quality and delivery.
• Build relationships with suppliers, ship chandlers and service providers globally.
• Negotiate terms, contracts and credit facilities for cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, reliability and delivery.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Pressure handling

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Marine Engineering / related field

Herramientas

ShipServ

Danaos

Sertica

Descripción del empleo

The Purchaser will be responsible for handling the complete procurement cycle for all allocated vessels, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality supply of spares, stores, provisions, services, and repairs. The role requires strong vendor management, negotiation skills, and close coordination with technical and operations teams to maintain uninterrupted vessel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management
• Manage end-to-end procurement of stores, spares, provisions, lubricants, bunkers, and services for all assigned vessels.
• Ensure requisitions from vessels are processed efficiently and in line with company procedures.
• Source, evaluate, and select vendors ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ship chandlers, and service providers globally.
• Negotiate terms, contracts, and credit facilities to achieve cost savings and favorable supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, budgetary controls, and international shipping standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and delivery receipts.
• Coordinate with accounts for timely payment and reconciliation of supplier invoices.
• Coordination with Stakeholders
• Liaise with Superintendents, Masters, and Chief Engineers to understand vessel-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics and freight forwarders to ensure smooth delivery at ports worldwide.
• Provide regular updates on purchase order status and resolve supply chain disruptions.
• Monitor and control procurement budgets for assigned vessels.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and alternative sourcing.
• Participate in vendor audits and cost benchmarking exercises.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in the shipping industry(technical stores & spares preferred).
• Strong knowledge ofmarine equipment, consumables, and international supply chains.
• Familiarity with procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., ShipServ, Danaos, Sertica, or similar).
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong communication and coordination ability across multicultural teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple vessel requirements simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, customs, and port regulations.

Reporting

• Reports to:Procurement Manager / Head of Supply Chain
• Works closely with:Technical Superintendents, Vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, Accounts & Logistics teams