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Vladimir Witt

Vladimir Witt

Hamburg

Summary

Experienced Purchasing Specialist with over 15 years of expertise in the maritime industry, specializing in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor negotiation. Proven track record in managing procurement processes for vessels, including tankers and gas carriers, with a strong focus on cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Advanced user of ShipNet, AMOS BS, SAP ERP, and Microsoft Office Suite, with a comprehensive understanding of purchasing strategies, invoicing, inventory management, and marine equipment. Holder of a Diploma in Marine Purchasing from Lloyd's Maritime Academy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchase Specialist

PAO Sovcomflot

Novorossiysk, Russian Federation
06.2013 - 09.2022
  • Supervised procurement for up to 12 tankers and gas carriers, managing requisitions for stores, spares, provisions, lubricants, and DryDock spare parts.
  • Established strong relationships with major manufacturers, vendors, and distributors, placing and processing over 200 purchase orders and 300 supplier invoices monthly.
  • Coordinated spares warehousing and global distribution, ensuring timely delivery to vessels at various ports of call.
  • Conducted tenders and negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best business terms.
  • Verified and processed supplier invoices using AMOS and SAP systems.

Purchaser officer


OAO Novoship
Novorossiysk, Russian Federation
06.2008 - 06.2013
  • Managed procurement processes for stores, spares, provisions, and lubricants for company's fleet.
  • Handled communication with local agents for arrangement of deliveries to vessels at port of call.
  • Processed and verified supplier invoices through AMOS and SAP ERP systems.

Purchaser

PJSC Novorossiysk Sea Port Fleet
Novorossiysk, Russian Federation
06.2007 - 07.2008
  • Oversaw procurement activities including requisitions, order placements, and warehousing for spares and lubricants.
  • Coordinated supply logistics to ensure vessels received necessary materials and equipment at ports of call.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Engineer of Lifting and Cargo Handling Equipment of Port Terminals

Admiral Ushakov Maritime State University
Novorossiysk, Russian Federation
09/2001 - 07/2006

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Marine Purchasing

Lloyd's Maritime Academy & North Kent College
London, UK
02/2019 - 06/2020

Skills

  • Ship Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement & Negotiation
  • Marine & Maritime Industry
  • Invoice Processing
  • Tanker Ships
  • AMOS, SAP ERP
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Accounting
  • Communication skills
  • Multilingual
  • Team building

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Native

Affiliations

  • Motosport
  • Table Tennis
  • Traveling and exploring new places

Certification

  • Diploma in Marine Purchasing - Lloyd's Maritime Academy, June 2020
    Credential ID: DipMP-FLR3459-150519/20
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B1 - June 2023
    Credential ID: 1619-AB1A-0001476362

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Purchase Specialist

PAO Sovcomflot

06.2013 - 09.2022

Purchaser officer


OAO Novoship
06.2008 - 06.2013

Purchaser

PJSC Novorossiysk Sea Port Fleet
06.2007 - 07.2008

Diploma of Higher Education - Engineer of Lifting and Cargo Handling Equipment of Port Terminals

Admiral Ushakov Maritime State University
09/2001 - 07/2006

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Marine Purchasing

Lloyd's Maritime Academy & North Kent College
02/2019 - 06/2020

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