Procurement Manager (Offshore)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement cycle for marine and offshore vessels. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in an offshore marine environment, strong negotiation skills, and be familiar with vessel technical procurement. This role involves sourcing marine equipment, overseeing logistics, and ensuring compliance with marine regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years’ procurement experience in offshore/marine environment.
• Strong exposure to vessel technical procurement.
• Familiarity with offshore regulations and marine equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement cycle for marine/offshore vessels and assets.
• Source and procure technical spares and marine equipment.
• Oversee logistics and inventory control.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Engineering or related field

Tools

AMOS

SAP

Oracle

DANAOS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement cycle for marine/offshore vessels and assets (FPSO, AHTS, OSV, barge, jack‑up, MOPU etc.)
• Source and procure technical spares, consumables, marine equipment, safety gear, and engineering services
• Coordinate with technical and operations departments to forecast and plan procurement needs
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Develop and maintain supplier network for offshore and marine categories
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews
• Establish framework agreements, long‑term supply contracts, and preferred vendor lists
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and shipping arrangements (local & international)
• Ensure compliance with company policies, classification society, maritime regulations, and HSE requirements
• Coordinate urgent shipments and critical spares for breakdown situations
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and cost‑saving strategies
• Analyse procurement spend and provide budget reporting to management
• Manage procurement KPIs and vendor performance dashboards
• Maintain procurement records in ERP/Procurement system (e.g., AMOS, Oracle Netsuite, SAP, DANAOS)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes and policies

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ procurement experience in offshore/marine environment
• Strong exposure to vessel technical procurement
• Familiarity with offshore regulations, classification standards, and marine equipment suppliers
• Proven negotiation, vendor management, and cost‑control skills
• Experience with ERP/CMMS systems (AMOS, SAP, Oracle, DANAOS preferred)