MARINE TECHNICAL OFFICER

GOODWILL SHIPPING SUPPLY & SERVICES (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Marine Technical Officer to manage repairs and liaise with vendors in the marine sector. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring quality during repairs. Candidates must possess 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and be proficient in English and Mandarin. Key interpersonal skills and a Class 3 driving license are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in Ship Management or Marine industry.
• Proficient in both verbal and written English and Mandarin.
• Possess Class 3 driving license.

Responsibilities

• Arrange repairs and services and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Liaise with vendors and supervise repair works.
• Issue purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle shipping documents and liaise with shipping companies.

Skills

Technical knowledge in vessel facilities management

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

MARINE TECHNICAL OFFICER

Occupation

TECHNICAL PURCHASER

Job Description & Requirements

• Arranging repairs and services as required and negotiating for competitive price
• Coordinate and liaise with external vendors for project works, supervise vendors and shipyard/contractors during repair/maintenance works, to ensure repair works are within deadlines
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, specifying quality, quantity and delivery schedules
• Issue purchase orders for both supplies & services, closure of purchase orders (PO) and resolve discrepancies between invoice, PO and receipt
• Attend major repairs and dry-docking of 3rd party vessels to check quality of work carried out and expenditure
• Offer after-sales support services, logging and following up on customer complaints, solving customer problems
• Act as the focal point building successful relationship and key interface between customers, marketing and engineering to achieve assigned sales and corporate goals
• Undertake the jobs of logistics/operation of our clients of ship owner / shipmanagement, to interface with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Purchasing and Technical teams
• To interface and contact of external stakeholders such as 3PL Logistics partners/suppliers/buyers on cargo readiness, documentation and payment matters
• To handle and manage shipping documents (including B/L, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, certificate of weight and quality) independently
• To liaise with shipping companies/ shipping & cargo agency on shipping arrangements, vessel schedules and cargo tracking
• To be responsible for record each transaction data in kinds of reports timely and correctly
• Perform other tasks and work activities as directed by manager
• At least 3-5 Years of relevant Working experience for Ship Management / Marine industry / related sectors
• Possess string technical and hands-on knowledge in vessel facilities management
• Strong sense of responsibility, team player mentality and ability to work cross-functionally, excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with customers and in-house personnel
• Proficient in both verbal and written English and Mandarin to liaise with client
• Possess Class 3 driving license, able to operate on manual and auto vehicles