Assistant Manager, Purchasing (Shipowner)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of technical stores, spare parts, equipment, and services for vessels and shore-based operations.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor the procurement cycle from requisition through delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate closely with vessel management, technical teams, and operations to ensure procurement requirements are fulfilled efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend appropriate stock replenishment strategies.
• Review supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support technical managers in planning maintenance schedules, repairs, dry-docking activities, and equipment servicing.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with comp...