Purchase Manager

Purchase Manager

Company: S S Offshore Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Masjid Bunder, Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 4+ Years
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requisitions from vessels, Technical Department, Operations Department, and other internal departments.
• Obtain quotations from approved vendors and suppliers and prepare comparative statements for evaluation.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial conditions to achieve cost-effective procurement.
• Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) manually and ensure timely issuance to suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, stores, consumables, and technical equipment.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, Technical Superintendents, and Operations team regarding urgent procurement requirements.
• Procure marine machinery spares, deck equipment, engine stores, safety equipment, lubricants, and general vessel consumables.
• Arrange procurement for dry dockings, annual surveys, repairs, mobilizations, and emergency breakdown requirements.
• Maintain manual purchase records, purchase files, quotations, supplier correspondence, and purchase order registers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers, manufacturers, OEMs, and service providers.
• Source new vendors and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, courier services, freight forwarding, and customs clearance wherever required.
• Verify supplier invoices against Purchase Orders, delivery documents, and quotations before forwarding them to the Accounts Department for payment processing.
• Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure timely closure of procurement activities.
• Maintain inventory records of critical vessel spares and consumables in coordination with the Technical Department.
• Prepare monthly procurement reports, purchase summaries, cost analyses, and outstanding order status reports for management.
• Coordinate with Classification Societies, shipyards, OEMs, and service providers for procurement of specialized equipment and technical services.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation, bulk purchasing, and long-term supplier relationships.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of commercial quotations, pricing, contracts, and procurement information.
• Perform any other procurement and supply chain responsibilities assigned by the Management from time to time.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of marine machinery, vessel equipment, and offshore vessel spare parts.
• Experience in manual procurement and purchase documentation.
• Good understanding of offshore vessel operations and technical requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for preparing purchase comparisons, maintaining records, and correspondence.
• Ability to prepare purchase comparisons, maintain procurement registers, and track outstanding orders manually.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent vessel requirements and work under pressure.

Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person