• 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.

2. 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.
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