Purchase Officer

The Purchase Officer:

• independently manages end-to-end procurement for assigned vessels, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing while operating within defined authority limits.
• This role is responsible for ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of routine operational requirements while reducing administrative burden on vessels and technical teams.
• Operates within defined category scopes, service level agreements (SLAs), and delegated authority limits, working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical Officers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Objective

The primary objective of the role is to deliver consistent procurement service quality, enhance spend visibility and control, improve planning and forecasting, and support scalability of procurement operations as the fleet grows.

ROLES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Independently manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned vessels and categories, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing.
• Validate requisitions for accuracy, urgency, and alignment with approved specifications, suppliers, and contract frameworks.
• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations on commercial and delivery parameters, and recommend sourcing decisions within delegated authority limits.
• Create, issue, and follow up on Purchase Orders, ensuring confirmations, deliveries, and documentation are completed within defined SLAs.
• Handle moderately complex and time-sensitive procurements, including coordination across multiple stakeholders and ports.
• Act as the first point of contact for vessels and suppliers for operational procurement-related matters.
• Coordinate with Technical Officers, Vessel Managers, and internal teams to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and clarifications.
• Monitor procurement timelines, proactively follow up to avoid delays, and escalate risks in a structured and timely manner.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and follow-ups related to procurement performance, supplier responsiveness, and consumption trends.
• Identify recurring operational issues and contribute practical improvement suggestions to enhance efficiency and standardisation within the Procurement Hub.

Accountability Level: End-to-end operational delivery for assigned vessels with limited escalation and strong SLA adherence.

KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Technical Skills

• End-to-end operational procurement ownership for assigned vessels
• Commercial evaluation of quotations and sourcing recommendations
• Strong product knowledge – Marine procurement across multiple categories
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis, spend tracking, and trend identification
• Use of procurement dashboards, reports, and system data
• Preparation of structured updates and summaries using PowerPoint

Professional Skills

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Negotiation skills within defined authority limits
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to prioritise, manage urgency, and handle escalations
• Clear communication with vessels, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Experience: 4+ Years relevant procurement experience
Role Focus: Independent Operations | Tactical Ownership | Controlled Decision-Making

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or related field

About Anglo-Eastern

Anglo-Eastern is a global leader in independent ship management services. The Group manages over 700 vessels under full technical management, supports around 500 additional ships under crew management, and has overseen more than 1,000 newbuildings and conversions through its newbuilding supervision and project management divisions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Anglo-Eastern operates through a network of 30 offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including wholly owned maritime training facilities. Our strength lies in our people: over 39,000 seafarers and 2,350 shore-based employees who work together to support clients across ship types while building trust, driving performance, and shaping a better maritime future.

Why join Anglo-Eastern?

• Join a globally respected company with a strong maritime heritage of over 50 years
• Work in an environment anchored in integrity, trust, and long-term relationships
• Access continuous learning and structured career development across a truly global network
• Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence and shaping a better maritime future

Join us today!