Job description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing procurement activities for assigned vessels and divisions within a global maritime and logistics organization. The role involves handling fleet requisitions, preparing and processing RFQs and purchase orders, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services in compliance with organizational requirements. The officer evaluates and approves suppliers, monitors supplier performance, and ensures cost-effective and high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include analyzing quotations, preparing comparison reports, and recommending approvals for procurement decisions. The role manages overseas purchasing activities, including incoterms application, shipping documentation, freight coordination, and logistics optimization. It also involves negotiating freight rates, managing logistics contracts, and coordinating shipment consolidation to reduce transportation costs. The Procurement Officer works closely with freight forwarders, agents, and port authorities to ensure smooth customs clearance and compliance with trade regulations and sanctions requirements. The role requires proactive risk management to mitigate delays, congestion, demurrage, and detention costs. Additional responsibilities include maintaining supplier databases, developing strategic suppliers, managing frame agreements, supporting invoice reconciliation with finance, and tracking procurement KPIs. The position ensures continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization across global supply chains.