TEMP Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Procurement Specialist (Maritime) | 6-Month Temporary Assignment

Pay: $45-$46/hour
Job Type: Temporary (6 Months)
Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support maritime vessel operations through the procurement of marine equipment, spare parts, consumables, and technical services. This role requires strong sourcing, vendor management, and negotiation skills, along with experience supporting marine or shipping operations.

• Source and purchase marine equipment, spare parts, and services for vessel operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with global suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and annual sourcing agreements.
• Review purchase requests and obtain competitive vendor quotes.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate logistics and shipments to vessels at international ports.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Track supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP/procurement systems.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the maritime, marine, shipping, or offshore industry.
• Strong knowledge of marine equipment, vessel operations, and international sourcing.
• Previous work experience as a Senior Procurement Specialist a plus
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with procurement systems such as ShipServ, ShipNet, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

• Primarily office-based.
• Occasional visits to suppliers may be required.
• Flexibility to support international suppliers and vessels across multiple time zones.

Apply today if you have a strong maritime procurement background and enjoy working in a fast-paced, global environment.

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary-to-hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, senior procurement specialists, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.

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