Judith Uligan Clajus
Kaltenkirchen
Summary
Strategic Procurement and Purchasing professional with extensive maritime industry experience across ore/bulk carriers, containerships, gas carrier and LNG vessels.
Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives to support operational efficiency and long-term procurement strategies. Experienced in ERP implementation and streamlining purchasing processes while ensuring compliance, quality standards, and timely delivery of critical spare parts and services. Proven ability to manage high-priority procurement demands in fast-paced environments, coordinate with international suppliers, and support technical and operational teams effectively.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with multilingual proficiency in English, Tagalog, and German (B2). Highly proficient in ERP systems and procurement platforms including Danaos, Procureship, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Order Star, PAL, and Zeeborn.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Neu Seeschiffahrt
08.2023 - Current
- Identify potential vendors, evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and conduct negotiations for favourable terms.
- Implemented ERP Procureship and Danaos to improve workflow efficiency in the Purchasing and Technical Departments.
- Processes vessel requisitions, sends out requisitions to vendors for quotations for evaluation, and processes purchase orders promptly to ensure timely delivery to the warehouse and vessels.
- Manage procurement of major marine spare parts for main and auxiliary engines, bridge, deck machinery, safety equipment, medical equipment, electrical systems, galley, and all other vessel operational equipment.
- Handles sourcing and timely delivery of critical marine spare parts to minimise vessel downtime, and support operational reliability.
- Conducts familiarisation briefings for Masters, Chief Engineers, and Officers on accurate vessel requisitions.
- Assist Technical Superintendents during dry docking preparations by planning and ordering needed spare parts in advance to ensure timely availability, to minimise operational delays.
- Oversee transportation logistics and freight operations, coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, and port agents, to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment onboard vessels.
- Conducts annual business reviews with key vendors to review contracts and renegotiate terms.
- Manage supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment processing.
- Handle delivery claims and supplier dispute resolutions, ensuring prompt follow-up and successful closure.
- Prepare and manage quarterly operating expense (OPEX) accruals, supporting accurate financial reporting, and budget control.
Purchasing Officer
Pronav Ship management
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Procured lubricants, paints, chemicals, safety equipment, and quarterly stores.
- Processed RQ, RFQ, and PO promptly to ensure timely delivery to warehouse and vessels.
- Managed invoices, delivery claims, and yearly/quarterly accruals.
- Liaised with local port agencies and freight forwarders to coordinate air and sea shipments.
Technical Officer/Purchaser
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensured all vessel certificates and safety equipment were up to date.
- Coordinated with Masters, Chief Engineers, and Technicians for surveys, inspections on safety-related services.
- Procured Major spare parts for Main Engine, Auxiliary Engine and other spares, lubricants, chemicals, paints, and other supplies in line with budget and vessel requirements.
- Verified invoices and managed claims for accurate payments.
Procurement Officer
Zeaborn Ship Management
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed the procurement process from RQ to PO, coordinating deliveries to vessels worldwide.
- Planned repairs and service of major spares, coordinated on-board technician attendance.
- Conducted familiarisation briefings for Masters, Chief Engineers, and Officers on accurate vessel requisitions.
- Purchased supplies of optimum quality in line with the OPEX budget.
Catering Manager
SeaServ GmbH
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed quarterly stores, provisions, and technical supplies for bulk carriers and container vessels.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, processed requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Coordinated with local agents to ensure timely and accurate vessel delivery.
- Verified invoices and managed claims for accurate payments.
Education
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Pangasinan
PhilippinesComputer Science -
Master Technical Training Center
PhilippinesGerman Language -
Goethe Institut
SingaporeManagement & Leadership Training -
Singapore Institute of Management
SingaporeSkills
- Risk assessment
- Compliance with regulatory, legal, and company standards
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics coordination
- ERP implementation
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Contract management
- Negotiation and communication
- Procurement strategy
- Budget forecasting
- Strategic sourcing
Accomplishments
- Led successful implementation of Danaos ERP Procurement Module, improving workflow efficiency.
- Delivered significant cost savings through supplier renegotiations and contract optimization.
- Secured fixed-price agreements, i.e. Lubricant Oil, Chemical, Paints, Major Spares with key vendor, and improving budget forecasting.
- Streamlined procurement processes (RQ → RFQ → PO → Invoice), reducing delays and errors.
Training
- Computer Science, Master Technical Training Center, Philippines
- German Language, Goethe Institut, Singapore
- Management & Leadership Training, Singapore Institute of Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Neu Seeschiffahrt
08.2023 - Current
Purchasing Officer
Pronav Ship management
07.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Officer/Purchaser
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
09.2019 - 06.2022
Procurement Officer
Zeaborn Ship Management
05.2018 - 09.2019
Catering Manager
SeaServ GmbH
02.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Pangasinan
Computer Science -
Master Technical Training Center
German Language -
Goethe Institut
Management & Leadership Training -
Singapore Institute of Management