Sourcing Specialist (Charter)

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips.

Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights.

We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.

But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us.

For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further and individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

With the establishment of a new Procurement and Supply Chain Management organisation, Fugro is embarking on an exciting journey to accelerate growth and value creation.

As a Sourcing Specialist (Charter) based in our Aberdeen office, your responsibilities will include overseeing the chartering of Third-Party vessels in the EUAF (Europe and Africa) region.

You will collaborate with a dynamic team of Procurement and Supply Chain Managers located worldwide.

Maintaining regular communication with Brokers, Suppliers and Owner you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the vessel market.

Additionally, you will play a crucial role in supporting Category Vessel Maintenance.

This involves defining, selecting, tendering and negotiating contracts with suitable Yards and subcontractors for Fugro's owned vessel fleet.

Your focus will be on ensuring an effortless customer experience, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating costs and crafting agreements that contribute to our overall growth.

As part of your responsibilities, occasional travel within the EUAF region will be necessary to meet with suppliers and stakeholders.

Who we're looking for:

• A degree in a related field.


• Relevant work experience as a purchaser, category manager, chartering manager or similar procurement or Supply Chain function.


• Ideally previous experience and commercial knowledge in the maritime/offshore industry and familiar with BIMCO contracting rules and standard documents.


• You will have commercial insight; You are able to think and understand from both the customer and the sales perspective, negotiate preferred terms with suppliers and weigh customer requirements against sourcing capacities and capabilities.


• You have excellent English language skills both written and oral.

What we'll offer you:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.

We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.

By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.

Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.

We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.

So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.

But bring your questions and opinions too.

To be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.


• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension .


• scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.


• Discount and benefits portal.


• Flexible and hybrid working


• 24 days annual leave.


• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.


• Subsidised canteen/restaurant in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.


• Free parking.

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower.

Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.

Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.

Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.

Everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

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