Job Title: Purchase Specialist – Marine Role Overview:The Purchase Specialist – Marine is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring marine-specific materials, equipment, spare parts, and services. This role ensures timely availability of critical supplies to support vessel operations, maintenance, and marine engineering requirements. Key Responsibilities:Source marine equipment, ship spare parts, deck/engine stores, safety equipment, lubricants, etc. Coordinate procurement for dry-docking, maintenance schedules, and emergency requirements. Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, warranties, and delivery terms. Maintain approved vendor lists and develop new marine-industry supplier relationships. Work closely with technical teams, vessel managers, and marine engineers to understand requirements. Prepare Purchase Orders and manage the full procurement cycle. Track deliveries, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and logistics coordination. Monitor inventory levels and reorder cycles for critical vessel items. Ensure compliance with marine regulations, safety standards, and classification society requirements. Maintain accurate procurement and cost records for budgeting and auditing. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Marine Engineering, Business, or related field. Experience in marine procurement, ship supply, or maritime logistics preferred. Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Knowledge of vessel spare parts, technical marine equipment, and IMO/ISM requirements is an advantage. Familiarity with ERP procurement systems. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-critical demands. Preferred Experience:Working with ship owners, ship management companies, or marine service providers. Handling RFQs, tenders, and long-term supply contracts. Understanding of HS codes, import/export compliance, and marine-specific logistics.