Procurement Lead

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. PROCUREMENT LEAD (MUMBAI)  Lead operational procurement activities for a global maritime fleet while supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering service excellence, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. As a Procurement Lead, you will oversee a team of Procurement Officers, ensuring procurement processes are executed in line with agreed service levels, governance requirements, and operational priorities.  Working closely with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will ensure the timely delivery of goods and services, drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor team performance, and support sourcing and supplier management activities.    About the Role  We are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to support fleet operations by leading day-to-day procurement activities, managing team performance, and ensuring operational deliverables are achieved.    What You Will Do  Lead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement Officers  Ensure procurement transactions are processed within agreed SLAs  Coordinate with Vessel Managers, Technical teams, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services  Monitor team KPIs, performance, and resource planning  Support sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives  Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, systems, and governance requirements  Drive process improvement and support the Procurement Manager as required   What We Are Looking For  3–5 years of maritime procurement experience with procurement, logistics, or supervisory exposure  Shipping or sailing experience  Degree, Diploma, FE Qualification, or CIPS qualification  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills  Good understanding of marine procurement, logistics, and supplier management  Experience with BASSnet or similar procurement systems  Results-oriented, analytical, and solution-driven mindset    Why Join Us  Work with one of the world’s largest ship managers  Exposure to a diverse and complex global fleet  Opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement  Work Location: Mumbai, India Application deadline: 12th October 2026 #Li-POST #WSM