Procurement Lead for Global Maritime Fleet

About the role

Lead operational procurement activities for a global maritime fleet, supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering service excellence, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. You will oversee a team of Procurement Officers and work closely with Vessel Managers, technical teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Officers.
• Ensure procurement transactions are processed within agreed SLAs.
• Coordinate with Vessel Managers, technical teams, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor team KPIs, performance, and resource planning.
• Support sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and governance requirements.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of maritime procurement experience with logistics or supervisory exposure.
• Shipping or sailing experience.
• Degree, Diploma, FE Qualification, or CIPS qualification.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with BASSnet or similar procurement systems.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement certification.

What we offer

• Work with one of the world’s largest ship managers.
• Exposure to a diverse and complex global fleet.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to operational excellence.
• Location: Mumbai, India.