Technical Purchaser

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requisitions from vessels, technical departments, engineers or project teams.
• Source marine equipment, machinery spare parts, valves, pumps, piping materials, electrical components, deck equipment and shipyard consumables.
• Identify suitable local and overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Issue RFQs and obtain competitive quotations.
• Evaluate quotations based on technical compliance, price, quality, availability and delivery lead time.
• Verify specifications, maker/brand, model, part number, drawings, certificates and material requirements before ordering.
• Liaise with Technical Superintendents, Marine Engineers and vessel personnel to clarify technical requirements.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Expedite orders and coordinate delivery to vessels, shipyards, warehouses or appointed agents.
• Coordinate urgent vessel requirements and breakdown-related purchases.
• Source technical services such as repair, overhaul, fabrication, machining, inspection and calibration.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve shortages, incorrect supplies, quality problems and delivery delays.
• Maintain procurement documentation, quotations, POs, delivery orders, invoices and supplier records.
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, Warehouse and Technical departments.
• Ensure purchases comply with company procurement procedures, budget requirements and applicable marine standards.

Requirement

• Diploma/NITEC or equivalent in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline
• Marine/shipyard procurement experience is often preferred
• Ability to understand technical specifications and part numbers
• Good supplier negotiation and sourcing skills; and familiarity with ERP/marine procurement systems such as Sage