Procurement Engineer

Starzs Investments Company Limited is a wholly indigenous Marine Logistics Company incorporated in 1986 in Nigeria as a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act. The Company has grown to be one of Nigeria’s foremost 100% Indigenous Marine Logistics Service Company rendering safe and professional services to both International and Local Oil Companies.

A valuable combination of knowledge, expertise and experience gained over the years, in Upstream Oil and Gas Industry projects has played a vital role in placing Starzs at the highest echelon of the Nigerian Maritime Industry as a world class Marine Logistics Services Provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Engineer (Marine)

Location: Rivers

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified Procurement Engineer (Marine) to support our procurement operations by sourcing marine equipment, vessel spare parts, technical services, and operational materials.
• The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with procurement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure marine equipment, vessel spare parts, and technical services.
• Review technical specifications and procurement requests from vessels 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.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, OEMs, shipyards, and service providers.
• Support vessel maintenance, dry-docking, and repair projects.
• Manage vendor registration and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Monitor supplier performance and report non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and applicable maritime regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in the marine, shipping, offshore, or maritime industry.
• Knowledge of marine equipment, vessel spare parts, and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• CIPS or another relevant procurement certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.