Procurement Lead

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PROCUREMENT LEAD (MUMBAI)

Lead operational procurement activities for a global maritime fleet while supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering service excellence, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. As a Procurement Lead, you will oversee a team of Procurement Officers, ensuring procurement processes are executed in line with agreed service levels, governance requirements, and operational priorities.

Working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will ensure the timely delivery of goods and services, drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor team performance, and support sourcing and supplier management activities.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to support fleet operations by leading day-to-day procurement activities, managing team performance, and ensuring operational deliverables are achieved.

What You Will Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Officers

Ensure procurement transactions are processed within agreed SLAs

Coordinate with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Monitor team KPIs, performance, and resource planning

Support sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives

Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and governance requirements

Drive process improvement and support the Procurement Manager as required

What We Are Looking For

3–5 years of maritime procurement experience with procurement, logistics, or supervisory exposure

Shipping or sailing experience

Degree, Diploma, FE Qualification, or CIPS qualification

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Good understanding of marine procurement, logistics, and supplier management

Experience with BASSnet or similar procurement systems

Results-oriented, analytical, and solution-driven mindset

Why Join Us

Work with one of the world’s largest ship managers

Exposure to a diverse and complex global fleet

Opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Work Location: Mumbai, India

Application deadline: 28th September 2026

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