Supply Chain & Logistics Director - Oceanic

About the role

V. Group, a global leader in ship management and marine services, is looking for a Supply Chain & Logistics Director for its Oceanic business in Limassol, Cyprus. The role establishes and leads a single, centralised procurement, supply chain and logistics function serving Cargo (merchant fleet), Offshore and Leisure segments and Oceanic Missions. It goes beyond compliant purchasing: it optimises how Oceanic buys to secure the best total value from every vendor, while maintaining compliance with customer requirements, policies, maritime regulation and law.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a centralised procurement, supply chain and logistics strategy aligned with Oceanic's growth plan, and redesign the organisation (for example towards category-led teams).
• Set up category management and strategic sourcing, negotiate complex tenders and set annual savings, cost-avoidance and quality-improvement targets.
• Build group-wide spend analytics and implement supplier segmentation with KPIs and scorecards, running regular business reviews with key vendors.
• Own the procurement policy, procedures and delegation of authority, and ensure compliance with anti-bribery, sanctions, export control, modern slavery and flag, class and ISM requirements.
• Manage supply chain risk through supplier due diligence and contingency plans, and oversee the contract lifecycle for key agreements.
• Oversee global logistics for vessels, offshore assets and sites, optimise onboard inventory and move towards proactive procurement.
• Lead the adoption of digital procurement and inventory tools (e-procurement, purchase-to-pay, ERP) and report regularly to the MD and leadership team.
• Work with Operations, segment leaders and HSEQ on service levels, embed ESG and decarbonisation criteria in supplier selection, and lead, develop and manage the team and its budget.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS, CIPS or CSCMP.
• At least 15 years' experience in procurement and supply chain, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of centralising a procurement function and delivering savings and quality improvements.
• Experience leading organisational redesign, change and team building, and extensive travel and remote-site work.
• Fluency in English is a must; other languages are a plus.
• Desirable: experience in shipping, offshore, cruise/leisure or other maritime industries, knowledge of marine technical procurement and ship spares, an MBA or Master's, e-procurement/ERP implementation, Lean or Six Sigma certification, sustainable procurement experience and international experience.

Required skills

• Category management, strategic sourcing and complex contract negotiation
• Supplier performance management and governance and compliance
• Total cost of ownership analysis and spend analytics
• Change management and stakeholder management at MD and executive level

V. Group offers a market-leading salary and benefits package, with significant opportunities for career growth and personal development.