Procurement Lead (Ship Supplies)

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Lead the purchasing function and set clear priorities for the team.
Source and evaluate suppliers for marine, vessel and general ship supply requirements.
Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, rebates and other commercial arrangements.
Develop a reliable supplier network while identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary supplier duplication.
Keep up with market pricing, product availability and changes in supplier costs.

Product & Category Management

Review product ranges and purchasing patterns to determine which items should be stocked, sourced on demand or phased out.
Take responsibility for selected categories and improve their overall commercial performance.
Work with the wider procurement team to align product ranges across different markets where practical.
Identify alternative products and suppliers that can improve cost competitiveness without compromising customer requirements.

Inventory & Stock Planning

Work closely with warehouse teams to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Improve purchasing forecasts and replenishment planning based on demand and historical purchasing trends.
Reduce slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory.
Ensure critical and frequently requested ship supplies remain readily available.
Help improve the use of available warehouse space through better stock planning.

Team Leadership

Manage and develop the Singapore purchasing team.
Train purchasers on supplier sourcing, negotiation, product knowledge and purchasing practices.
Establish clear working standards and encourage accountability within the team.
Coach team members to become more commercially aware and independent in their purchasing decisions.
Work closely with the Dubai and Manila support teams to maintain consistent procurement practices.

Commercial Improvement

Analyse purchasing activity to identify opportunities to improve gross margins and reduce costs.
Use purchasing data and market information to support better buying decisions.
Introduce practical improvements to procurement processes, systems and reporting.
Work with management to strengthen the company's overall purchasing position and buying power.
Take the lead on procurement projects that can deliver measurable savings or operational improvements.

Relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or ship supplies.
Experience in the marine, maritime, ship chandling or vessel supply industry will be highly advantageous.
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Previous experience leading or supervising a purchasing team.
Good understanding of inventory and stock management.
Commercial mindset with a strong understanding of pricing and margins.
Comfortable working with large product databases and purchasing information.
Able to work with international teams and suppliers across different markets.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
Proactive, practical and willing to get involved in the details when required.

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