Assistant Manager Procurement & Operations

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase and procurement function for the catering division
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with suppliers/vendors
• Ensure timely procurement of quality provisions and materials
• Monitor monthly stock levels and analyse the monthly inventory/consumption reported by ship
• Coordinate with operations and catering teams for requirement planning
• Maintain proper documentation, purchase records, and reports
• Ensure cost control and quality standards while processing every order
• Handle vendor performance evaluation and compliance

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge and experience in the purchase dept in shipping industry preferably experience with purchase in the Marine catering & victualling.
• Hands-on experience in purchase and procurement management
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills
• Comfortable working extensively on computers and cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook and digital documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities efficiently
• Suitable for mid-level professionals (approximately 510 years of relevant experience) in catering procurement or a similar role
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in the Procurement Department within the shipping or maritime industry.