Procurement Engineer

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified and results-driven Procurement Engineer (Marine) to join our dynamic team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and timely delivery of technical equipment, vessel spare parts, technical services, and operational materials required to support our fleet and marine operations.
• The role is required to join our procurement team to acquire goods and services for our organization, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure marine equipment, spare parts, and technical services.
• Review technical specifications and procurement requirements from vessel and operational teams.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and conduct technical and commercial bid analyses.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with vendors.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of materials to vessels, ports, and project sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, OEMs, shipyards, and service providers.
• Support dry-docking, maintenance, and vessel repair projects through effective procurement planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and maritime regulations.
• Ensure that requests are treated accurately based on quotation received from vendors for material or equipment from both store, Head Office and vessels.
• Report supplier/vendor nonconformity to Management promptly in order to review business relationships
• Management of vendor’s data base and implement vendors/suppliers’ registration process
• Conducts check to ensure suppliers render services in accordance with regulations and agreement.
• Keeping all records of the Procurement department up to date (vendor’s registration, purchase orders, quotes, invoices).
• Monitor internal procurement systems and processes to ensure compliance is achieved across the organization
• Other activities as maybe deemed necessary and assigned by the Head of Department or Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in procurement within the marine, shipping, offshore, or maritime sector.
• Strong knowledge of marine equipment, vessel spare parts, and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS) will be an added advantage.

Our ideal candidate has the following competencies:

• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good customer service proficiency
• Analytical thinking
• Team collaboration
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Relationship Management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Document & Records Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of the entire supply chain process
• Proactive disposition towards duties
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.
•  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.