Marine Procurement Specialist (2+ Years)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Focal Search Pte Ltd is seeking a procurement professional to manage the full procurement cycle, source suppliers, issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and negotiate prices. You will process purchase orders, monitor deliveries and address delays or quality issues.

The role requires a diploma or bachelor's in SCM or related field and at least 2 years of buying experience, with marine/offshore exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience in marine, offshore, shipyard, engineering or technical service industries will be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including supplier sourcing, RFQ issuance, quotation evaluation, price negotiation, purchase order processing and delivery follow-up.
• Procure materials, equipment and services to support business requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier performance, proactively addressing delivery delays, quality concerns and commercial issues.
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery performance, reliability and overall commercial value.
• Support supplier onboarding, vendor master data maintenance and regular supplier performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with relevant teams to ensure timely and effective procurement support.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, approval procedures and procurement governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records in the ERP system, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Assist with procurement reporting, KPI tracking and initiatives aimed at improving procurement efficiency, cost effectiveness and processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Procurement management

Education

SCM/related degree

Job description

Focal Search Pte Ltd is seeking a procurement professional to manage the full procurement cycle, source suppliers, issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and negotiate prices. You will process purchase orders, monitor deliveries and address delays or quality issues.

The role requires a diploma or bachelor's in SCM or related field and at least 2 years of buying experience, with marine/offshore exposure advantageous.