The Global Maritime Procurement Council (GMPC) has been formed as an independent group that will see procurement heads of departments from shipping and shipmanagement companies collaborate on a range of new initiatives.
The initial membership council is comprised of of 10 global shipowners and managers that includes BW LPG, d’Amico Shipping, Fleet Management, Scorpio Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group and Wilhelmsen Ship Management with others expected to join in the coming days.
The group has a clear agenda to drive change through new initiatives in area such as global standards, sustainability, data driven procurement practices and talent and leadership.
Paolo Magonio, head of group procurement and services at Scorpio Ship Management and acting chair of the group said: “We are a group of like-minded procurement professionals that have joined to form a collaborative forum that will share ideas and work together to create innovation, harmonisation, education and transformation in the global maritime sector”
The group plans to create workstreams to include council members and other invited industry specialists who will share their time and expertise to create new working practices and standards that will drive improved efficiency.
The group will be supported by the International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA), who will provide administration and communication services to the GMPC. Meetings and announcements from the group will come via the IMPA association channels including annual events held in London and Singapore.
