Albion Marine Solutions
Website:
albionmarine.com
Job details:
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Chennai
Industry: Marine / Shipbuilding / Ship Repair / Marine Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of marine equipment, machinery, spare parts, valves, pumps, piping components, electrical and automation items.
- Review technical specifications, drawings, material requisitions and project requirements.
- Identify and develop reliable suppliers for marine equipment and spare parts.
- Prepare and issue RFQs/RFIs to approved and potential suppliers.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations from both technical and commercial perspectives.
- Prepare technical and commercial comparison statements and recommend suitable suppliers.
- Coordinate with engineering and project teams to resolve technical queries and clarify specifications.
- Negotiate price, delivery, payment terms, warranty and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
- Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
- Monitor purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery as per project and vessel requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams for domestic and international shipments.
- Handle urgent procurement requirements for vessel repairs, maintenance and onboard service attendances.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery and technical capability.
- Develop and maintain an updated marine supplier/vendor database.
- Identify alternative suppliers and technically acceptable alternatives to reduce cost and lead time.
- Coordinate with finance/accounts regarding supplier invoices, payment status and required documentation.
- Resolve issues related to shortages, incorrect materials, quality problems, delays and technical discrepancies.
- Maintain complete procurement records, quotation files, purchase orders and supplier documentation.
Technical Knowledge
The candidate should have good working knowledge of:
- Marine machinery and shipboard equipment
- Pumps, compressors and motors
- Valves and piping systems
- Electrical and automation equipment
- Marine spare parts
- Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Ship repair and maintenance requirements
- Marine engineering drawings and specifications
- Marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- International procurement and logistics
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the marine industry.
- Previous experience in technical procurement, marine spares, ship repair, ship management, shipyard or marine equipment supply is preferred.
- Experience dealing with international suppliers will be an advantage.
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