Supply Chain Specialist

About the role

United Offshore Support GmbH is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage the end‑to‑end procurement and supply of ship spare parts and marine services. The position is hybrid, combining remote work with office presence in either Leer, Germany or Aberdeen, UK.

Key responsibilities

• Follow UOS procurement procedures and the Code of Conduct.
• Manage the procurement process in the BASSnet system, meeting KPI targets.
• Identify, qualify and manage approved suppliers.
• Issue RFQs, conduct commercial negotiations, and award purchase orders.
• Negotiate freight and customs clearance costs to obtain optimal commercial terms.
• Maintain regular vendor communication, including documented meetings and site visits.
• Liaise with marine and quality teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Support vessel teams, offshore crews, operations and project teams with supply chain activities.
• Update Ship Captains and Chief Engineers on requisition progress.
• Expedite purchase orders with third‑party vendors to meet delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with port agents, customs agents and logistics agencies for global freight forwarding.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement and supply chain within a marine or offshore environment.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple logistics streams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

Required skills

• BASSnet procurement system

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (remote + office).
• Opportunity to support global offshore vessel operations.
• Professional development within a leading offshore support company.