Procurement Manager

Turn Capital 龍丞資本; Johor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cruise industry is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities across their Southeast Asia operations. The role involves sourcing marine systems and hospitality equipment, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating logistics. Ideal candidates have a strong procurement background in marine or hospitality sectors and possess excellent negotiating skills. This on-site position is based in Johor, Malaysia and requires collaboration across various teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in marine, cruise, offshore, or hospitality sectors.
• Strong knowledge of regional and international suppliers and shipping terms.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across cruise and marine operations.
• Source marine systems and hospitality-related equipment.
• Coordinate logistics for inbound shipments including customs clearance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Logistics Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Marine Operations, or related field

Tools

PMS/ERP procurement systems

Job description

We are hiring for one of our portfolio companies. This is an on-site role. The business is based in Malaysia, and the role is focused on cruise operations across Asia.

Position Title: Procurement Manager (Cruise Division, Southeast Asia)

Location: Johor, Malaysia

Target Markets: Asia

Overview:

We are seeking a capable and experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across our cruise and marine operations. This role covers end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and logistics coordination for both technical marine systems and hospitality-related equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement for cruise, or hospitality environments and can operate across multiple categories in a dynamic, project-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Marine & Technical Procurement

• Source and procure marine systems, M&E components, safety equipment, spare parts, and shipboard technical supplies.
• Work closely with technical and engineering teams to support project execution, refits, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure all products meet marine-grade standards and comply with classification and flag requirements.

2. Cruise Hospitality & Hotel Operations Procurement

• Oversee procurement of hotel and galley equipment, furnishings, guest amenities, and operating supplies.
• Collaborate with hotel, F&B, and housekeeping teams to define specifications and ensure timely delivery of goods for onboard use.
• Manage vendor sourcing for both initial fit-out and recurring operational needs.

3. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Build and manage a reliable supplier base across Southeast Asia, China, and global markets.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and warranties.
• Maintain long-term vendor relationships and track performance through KPIs.

4. Logistics & Compliance

• Coordinate inbound shipments (land, sea, air), including customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery to yards or vessels.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgetary controls, and marine industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and inventory data.

5. Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with project managers, marine operations, hospitality leads, and finance teams to align procurement timelines and priorities.
• Support cost estimation and planning during new project mobilizations or seasonal ramp-ups.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in marine, cruise, offshore, or hospitality sectors.
• Familiar with sourcing both technical and non-technical goods (e.g., machinery, furnishings, galley equipment, soft goods).
• Strong knowledge of regional and international suppliers, shipping terms, and import/export regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, documentation, and vendor management skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with overlapping priorities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Marine Operations, or related field.
• Experience with marine refit or cruise ship operations is a significant advantage.
• Ability to travel for supplier audits and project support as needed.
• Familiarity with PMS/ERP procurement systems.