Job Description
The role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential for the efficient and cost-effective operation of a maritime seismic survey organization.
This role involves managing the procurement process for a wide range of maritime and seismic specific requirements, including vessel supplies, equipment, spare parts, maintenance services, port services, seismic acquisition equipment (e.g., streamers, sources, nodes), seismic processing software and hardware, survey vessel services, offshore positioning and navigation systems, and related geophysical technologies.
This role requires considerable understanding of the maritime seismic survey industry, the technical specifications of geophysical equipment and services, the unique operational demands of survey vessels, and stringent safety and environmental regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the maritime industry, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in procurement. Other responsibilities include:
- Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers for maritime goods and services, seismic acquisition equipment (e.g., streamers, sources, nodes), seismic processing software and hardware, survey vessel services, offshore positioning and navigation systems, and related geophysical technologies ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key global suppliers of maritime and seismic equipment, software, and services, understanding their technological advancements and support capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with technical specialists, IT specialists, project managers and vessel operations teams to understand complex technical specifications and performance requirements for maritime and seismic equipment, software, and services.
- Assist in the development and review of complex contracts specific to the maritime seismic survey industry, including equipment purchase agreements, forward purchasing agreements, software licenses, vessel charter agreements and specialized service contracts.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks specific to seismic survey procurement, such as delays in the delivery of critical equipment, technical failures impacting data acquisition, and geopolitical factors affecting global supply chains.
