Marine Procurement & Logistics Manager

Role overview:

• The achievement of optimal supplier performance, quality and pricing outcomes; effective planning and risk reduction; tangible cost-savings; developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships; commercially astute negotiation and contract management; and effective team leadership, will be critical to the success of the Marine Procurement function.

• You will be accountable for ensuring the Marine Procurement function as well as our Suppliers, operate in strict accordance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental; Anti-Bribery and Corruption; Ethical trading policy and Anti-Money Laundering policies, practices, and procedures.

• Consistently meeting high standards of quality, performance, and productivity.

Key responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Head of Procurement and through the effective engagement with relevant Heads of Departments and General Fleet Managers, you will shape and execute the Technical Marine Procurement strategy, to achieve value and efficiency for the business.

• Provide all necessary support to the managed fleet of vessels, Purchasing, Dry Dock, New Building and Fleet Technical teams.

• Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, to enable them to achieve success in their roles, through the achievement of operational and financial metrics within their fleets.

• Establish, build, and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and enable performance and delivery. This may involve constructively challenging the business demand / procurement practices to achieve value and efficiency for the business.

• With input from all shipping departments and the analysis of market conditions, set and drive KPIs with real time monitoring and applicable adjustments, to achieve cost-optimization and continuous improvement in the delivery of marine goods and services.

• Accountable for the annual Technical Procurement budget and forecasts, with early identification, escalation, and resolution of areas of anomaly.

• Proactive and clear communication with stakeholders on the impact of market changes / conditions, on Marine Procurement operations and activities. Recommend solutions without compromising on quality and cost optimisation.

• As agreed with the Head of Procurement, as well as input from Legal, Finance, and relevant departments, drive the planning and execution of Framework Agreements and General Service Contracts for all vendors and SLA’s.

• Active participant in the development and implementation of innovative procurement processes such as eProcurement.

To be successful in this role

Relevant experience & education:

• 10 + years extensive experience in Marine Procurement at a regional / global role level.

• Proven track record of achievement in delivering effective and commercially beneficial procurement strategies, policies, and practices.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and concluding successful negotiations with global suppliers and vendors.

• Strong market awareness and in-depth understanding of maritime supply chain components, regulations, market conditions, trade documentation, and insurances.

• A forward-thinking approach to procurement, systems, and controls. Experience in change management and system implementations would be an advantage.

• Highly developed leadership and team management skills. Strong leadership profile and willingness (and able) to “roll up sleeves” and lead from the front.

• Highly effective at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders, even in challenging situations.

• Well-developed numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strategic thinking ability, to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.

• Commercially astute with proven experience of being accountable for contract management, cost saving initiatives and budget management.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, collaborative in style and excellent communication skills

• MSc in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field, is a requirement for this role

• Fellow or member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or an equivalent professional body, would be an advantage