Procurement Manager

Tru-Marine is a leading one-stop service provider specialising in turbocharger Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) for the marine and offshore industry. Supporting a global customer base, we deliver high-quality, time-critical service solutions that minimise vessel downtime and maximise operational reliability.

The Role
We are seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead and transform our procurement function across regional MRO operations.

This role goes beyond transactional purchasing - you will drive sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, cost optimisation, inventory governance and procurement excellence to support a fast-paced, service-driven organisation.

You will be a key business partner to Operations and Senior Management, ensuring procurement contributes directly to profitability, service reliability and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
. Develop and implement long-term sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives
. Build strategic partnerships with key OEMs and global suppliers
. Lead contract negotiations and framework agreements to strengthen commercial advantage
. Drive procurement governance, compliance and process optimisation

Commercial & Cost Management
. Deliver sustainable cost savings and margin improvements
. Lead supplier performance management (KPIs, quality, lead time, risk mitigation)
. Conduct market intelligence and supply risk assessments
. Optimise working capital through inventory strategy and demand planning alignment

Operational Excellence
. Ensure material availability to support time-critical MRO activities
. Oversee procurement planning for global service requirements
. Strengthen ERP utilisation and procurement data analytics

Requirements
. Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related discipline
. 8-12 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
. Strong background in marine, offshore, heavy engineering or industrial MRO environment
. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and cost transformation
. Experience managing regional/global supplier networks
. Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us
. Strategic leadership role with regional impact
. Opportunity to shape and elevate the procurement function
. Stable and growing marine MRO business
. Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives