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Form of workOur global Ship Management client is on the lookout for a Marine Procurement and Logistics Officer to join them in their London-based office.
The Marine Procurement and Logistics Officer will be responsible for the sourcing of high-quality spares and parts, in the most cost and time efficient manner, for the respective fleet. The achievement of optimal supplier performance, quality, and pricing outcomes; effective planning and risk reduction; tangible cost-savings; developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships; commercially astute negotiations and contract management, will be critical to the success of the Marine Procurement and Logistics Officer.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the Maritime Industry is a requirement for this role.
- Marine Procurement, with demonstrated experience in category management would be an advantage.
- Strong market awareness and in-depth understanding of maritime supply chain components, regulations, market conditions, trade documentation and insurances.
- Demonstrated experience in concluding successful negotiations with global suppliers and vendors.
- Clear, precise, and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
- Commercial aptitude and ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain sustainable relationships with key contacts, both internally and externally.
- Well-developed numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strategic thinking ability, to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, collaborative style, and excellent communication skills.
- Strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines. A successful record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well.
- Procurement or Marine Engineering related degree or equivalent.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or an equivalent professional body would be an advantage.
- Marine engineering background would be an advantage.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for supply of technical Stores, Spares and Provisions.
- Responsible for the complete procurement cycle for the assigned fleet when obtaining enough quotations or ordering as per agreed pricing with the company suppliers.
- Monitoring and making sure that Ships Master and Chief Engineer are processing the Stores and Spares requisitioning and ordering according to the company Supply procedure in a cost-effective manner. Provide the vessels with purchasing guidance, high-risk ports and approved local ship chandlers.
- Providing all necessary shipping instructions and coordinating the logistics for connecting the orders to the vessels.
- Using the procurement system in complete scope and making sure all necessary filings and records are completed for smooth follow up and visibility of the assigned fleet supply.
- Liaising with the Technical Manager about the need and scope and respectively obtained needed approvals and placing all orders.
- Verifying all invoices and processing the variances with the Technical Managers.
- Keeping abreast of the new product information.
- Monitoring the performance of the approved suppliers including the feedback and supplier evaluation from the Master and Chief Engineer.
- Updating pricing and sourcing new suppliers including feedback and supplier evaluation from the Master and Chief Engineer.
- Updating pricing and sourcing new suppliers to be added to the Company list.
- Attend Master and Chief Engineers briefing joining the assigned fleet.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
