Sildocom is hiring a Marine Procurement Officer to manage and coordinate all procurement activities related to shipping operations. This full-time, on-site position in Dubai requires a candidate with prior experience in purchase administration within the shipping industry. The ideal applicant will be responsible for verifying vessel reports, managing inventories, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of ship-related supplies such as lubricants, chemicals, and spare parts. A strong knowledge of vessels’ particulars and trade is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and verify vessel reporting schedules and follow up on delays

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and standards

• Meet internal/external customer expectations and department KPIs

• Manage and maintain files for indents, quotations, and invoices

• Scrutinize and input invoices into the system, coordinate for approvals, and ensure timely payments

• Keep updated inventories for Deck, Engine, and Galley departments

• Review and compare supplier quotations and obtain necessary approvals

• Arrange timely and cost-effective delivery of supplies at port

• Maintain spare parts inventory files and vessel inventory records

• Communicate with vessels to verify and process requisitions

• Ensure delivery of spares/stores to ships and consolidate shipments where feasible

Qualifications:

• Experience in purchase administration with prior roles in a shipping purchase department

• Knowledge of vessels’ technical specifications and trade routes

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

• Ability to scrutinize quotations and invoices accurately

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors

• Proficiency in procurement software and inventory systems is a plus