Procurement Manager (Offshore)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine procurement firm in Singapore seeks a Procurement Manager to manage the full procurement cycle for offshore vessels. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in marine procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with offshore regulations. Responsibilities include sourcing equipment, managing tenders, and ensuring supplier compliance. This role offers the opportunity to lead cost optimisation initiatives in a dynamic marine environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years’ procurement experience in offshore/marine environment.
• Strong exposure to vessel technical procurement.
• Proven negotiation, vendor management, and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement cycle for marine/offshore vessels and assets.
• Source and procure technical spares and marine equipment.
• Coordinate with technical departments to forecast procurement needs.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and cost-saving strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Procurement cycle management

Familiarity with offshore regulations

Education

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

Tools

AMOS

SAP

Oracle

DANAOS

Job description

Key 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)