Technical Buyer Vessel Procurement Job in Coastal Marine Construction & Engineering (comacoe)

Position: Technical Buyer Vessel Procurement

Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Division: Corporate

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 7 9 years

Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Civil Engineering or Graduate in Commerce

Job Purpose

To manage procurement operations specific to marine assets including tugs, barges, and support vessels by ensuring timely sourcing of spares, consumables, capital items, and services to support uninterrupted vessel operations across various projects.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Process material requisitions and indents received from vessels, ensuring timely procurement of all required items.
• Procure capital equipment, spares, inventory items, consumables, and marine-specific services for vessels across projects.
• Float RFQs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, finalize vendors, and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure timely material delivery through regular follow-ups with suppliers and logistics partners.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a strong network of reliable suppliers, vendors, and contractors in the marine domain.
• Conduct performance assessments of vendors based on delivery, quality, and service levels.
• Negotiate terms and prices to drive cost savings without compromising quality or timelines.
• Identify and implement alternative sourcing options for critical items.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with vessel teams, owners, and internal stakeholders to understand technical specifications and procurement requirements.
• Share daily material status updates with indentors and vessel managers.
• Resolve material discrepancies or vendor issues promptly to minimize operational downtime.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and marine procurement best practices.
• Monitor and continuously improve procurement processes for efficiency and transparency.
• Maintain all procurement documentation and records as per audit and ISO compliance requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or Graduate in Commerce.
• 7 9 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in marine, offshore, shipping, or EPC industries.
• Strong understanding of vessel operations, marine spares, consumables, and equipment.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor development, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional and vessel-based teams.
• Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Office tools.