Head of Department / Sales and Purchase - Chartering, Container Shipping

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for effective vessel management, including acquisitions and compliance with international standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong leadership and communication skills. This role promises a dynamic environment involved in numerous operational and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in procurement or a shipping related field.
• Experience in driving process improvements and cost savings.
• Skills to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential vessel acquisitions.
• Ensure vessel operations meet international maritime standards.
• Negotiate charter agreements and finalize arrangements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Procurement expertise

Risk management

Education

Bachelors or master’s degree in Shipping business, supply chain management, or related field

Job description

Chartering & Vessel Management

• Identify and assess potential vessel acquisitions, particularly older tonnage, by analyzing shipbroker intelligence, market listings, and competitor activity.
• Evaluate vessels’ operational readiness, trading history, classification, and technical condition, including any mechanical or structural concerns.
• Lead negotiations for charter agreements (e.g., NYPE, Baltime), including rate structures, off-hire clauses, speed warranties, and fuel terms, adjusted for past vessel performance.
• Develop vessel shortlists aligned with trade route needs, considering specifications such as draft limitations, cargo capacity, and reefer plug availability, with support from shipping indices.
• Finalize charter arrangements with cost transparency, incorporating proforma budgeting for bunkers, port fees, hull cleaning, and other relevant components.
• Manage end-to-end vessel sale and purchase processes using recognized documentation (e.g., Norwegian Saleform), including valuation, negotiation, and closing.
• Coordinate internal and third-party technical inspections to uncover latent risks and recommend required refurbishments or dockyard interventions.
• Strategize vessel disposals and decommissioning based on lifecycle cost analysis, route shifts, or market dynamics, including scrap value estimation.
• Track chartered vessel redelivery schedules, issuing notices where necessary for early termination due to suboptimal performance.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure vessel operations meet international maritime standards such as MARPOL (pollution prevention) and SOLAS (safety at sea), including vessel retrofit evaluations.
• Monitor developments in environmental legislation and ship recycling protocols to inform asset retirement plans.
• Mitigate legal risks by maintaining thorough documentation of vessel performance to support potential re-charter disputes or claims.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Shipping business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in procurement or a shipping related field, with a track record of driving process improvements and cost savings.
• Leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills for effective negotiation and relationship building.

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