Sales & Purchasing Executive

HIMO MARINE SERVICE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and purchasing of marine supplies. The ideal candidate will have experience in marine services, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. You will collaborate with vessel crews and vendors to ensure efficient procurement processes and maintain accurate records. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in marine operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in marine services purchasing.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Source marine stores and repair spares for clients.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain vendor database.
• Assist in preparing quotations for ship stores and provisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Logistics Planning

Inventory Management

Communication

Education

Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma / Degree in Maritime Studies

Job description

Job Description:

• Source marine stores and repair spares for clients from bothlocal and overseas vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.

• Assist in sourcing materials and equipment required forship chandlering and ship repairs, ensuring efficiency and cost control.

• Work closely withvessel crew, superintendents, and internal teamsto clarify requirements, monitor supply timelines, and improve the procurement workflow.

• Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations that meetcost, quality, and serviceexpectations.

• Preparepurchase orders, delivery orders, and permit applicationsin accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and update thevendor database, ensuring accurate records and contact details of suppliers and manufacturers.

• Build and manage a reference database ofmarine consumables, stores, and sparesfor easy quotation and purchasing.

• Support operational coordination including communication with ship agents, subcontractors, and internal repair teams when required.

• Assist in the preparation ofquotations for ship stores, provisions, and spare part supplies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a relevant marine services company, ship management/ship owning company’s purchasing department.

• Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies or related field.

• Possess good negotiation skills and logistics planning skills.

• Inventory management.

• Able to work with minimum supervision and under stress.

• Team player with good communication skills.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Mandarin