Senior Procurement Officer

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to support fleet operations with timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services for vessels worldwide. This hands-on role collaborates with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive efficient sourcing and continuous improvement.

You will mentor junior team members, optimize processes, ensure compliance with governance and frame agreements, and track KPIs.

Qualifications

• Maritime procurement or purchasing experience (3–5 years).
• Degree, Diploma, FE qualification or CIPS.
• Knowledge of marine procurement, supplier management, logistics, and Incoterms.
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet, ShipServ or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Results-oriented and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in line with vessel schedules; process requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Coordinate with Vessel Managers, suppliers, and logistics providers for timely delivery.
• Mentor and support Procurement Officers; contribute to team initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier relationship management, negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve procurement issues, minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, governance requirements, and frame agreements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, KPI data, and audit trails.
• Identify process improvements and e-sourcing opportunities to support the GPS Strategy.

Skills

Maritime procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Degree / Diploma / FE / CIPS

Tools

BASSnet

ShipServ

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 Senior Procurement Officer to support fleet operations by ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services for vessels worldwide.

This is a hands-on operational role, working closely with Procurement Managers, Vessel Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to execute procurement activities, support sourcing initiatives, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement in line with the GPS Strategy.

What you will do

• Execute procurement activities in line with vessel schedules, ensuring timely processing of requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, and invoices
• Coordinate with Vessel Managers, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Mentor and support Procurement Officers while contributing to team initiatives and knowledge sharing
• Support sourcing activities, supplier relationship management, negotiations, and cost optimization
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve procurement issues, and minimize supply chain disruptions
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, governance requirements, and frame agreements
• Maintain accurate procurement records, KPI data, and audit trails
• Identify process improvement and e-sourcing opportunities to support the GPS Strategy

What we are looking for

• 3–5 years of maritime procurement or purchasing experience with procurement and logistics exposure
• Degree, Diploma, FE Qualification, or CIPS qualification
• Good understanding of marine procurement, supplier management, logistics, and Incoterms
• Experience with procurement systems (BASSnet, ShipServ, or similar preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Results-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work under pressure

Why join us

• Work with one of the world's leading ship managers
• Support global fleet procurement operations
• Build expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and maritime procurement
• Opportunity to mentor colleagues and grow your career within a global procurement team
• Work Location: Mumbai, India
  Application deadline: 15th September 2026