Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer – Shipyard

Minimum Required Experience: 4 Years

1. Job Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, equipment, tools, spare parts, and services required for shipbuilding, ship repair, and maintenance projects.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from various departments and project teams to ensure materials meet the required specifications.
• Source and identify reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors for marine, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and shipyard-related materials.
• Request, review, and compare quotations from suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and approval procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, workshop supervisors, warehouse personnel, and other departments to identify material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Procure shipbuilding and repair materials, including steel plates, aluminum sheets, welding consumables, pipes, valves, marine equipment, paints, coatings, and mechanical and electrical components.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time according to project schedules.
• Verify supplier quotations, invoices, delivery notes, and other procurement documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain an updated supplier database, price records, purchase orders, and procurement tracking reports.
• Monitor stock availability and coordinate with the warehouse team to avoid material shortages and unnecessary purchases.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, delivery time, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) team to ensure purchased materials comply with approved specifications and required quality standards.
• Resolve procurement issues, including delayed deliveries, incorrect materials, damaged goods, and supplier disputes.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the required quality and project standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of purchased materials, including material certificates and inspection documents where required.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports covering purchase orders, pending deliveries, supplier performance, and procurement costs.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, applicable regulations, and health, safety, and environmental requirements relevant to purchased goods and services.

1. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience as a Procurement Officer in a shipyard, shipbuilding, ship repair, or marine industry .
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Practical experience in purchasing marine equipment, shipbuilding materials, spare parts, tools, and industrial supplies.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication materials, aluminum, welding consumables, piping, mechanical components, electrical equipment, paints, and marine coatings.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, price negotiation, and purchase order preparation.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, material descriptions, and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material planning, and procurement documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Experience using ERP or procurement management systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase requests and meet urgent project deadlines.
• Good understanding of supplier evaluation, cost control, and procurement procedures.

1. Short Job Description for Recruitment

Position: Procurement Officer Industry: Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, and Maintenance Required Experience: Minimum 4 Years

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing procurement activities related to shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine maintenance projects. The role involves sourcing suppliers, obtaining and comparing quotations, negotiating prices, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, spare parts, and services. The candidate must have at least four years of relevant shipyard or marine industry experience, strong supplier management skills, and knowledge of technical materials and procurement procedures.

1. Key Skills for CV Screening

When screening CVs for this position, prioritize candidates with the following skills:

• Shipyard or marine procurement experience
• Shipbuilding and ship repair material knowledge
• Supplier sourcing and vendor management
• Quotation comparison and price negotiation
• Purchase order preparation and tracking
• Technical specification review
• Inventory and material planning
• ERP procurement systems
• Cost control and budget management
• Delivery coordination and expediting
• Procurement documentation and reporting
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

Interested Candidates send your CV to: malou@bluegulfcat.ae

Work Location: In person