Apostolos L
@apostolosl
I lead marine procurement and global logistics for tanker fleets and newbuildings.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I lead procurement for Pantheon Tankers Management’s 40-vessel tanker fleet and newbuildings, managing an eight-person purchasing team and more than 700 RFQs/POs each month.
I build consolidation hubs across Rotterdam, Houston, Ulsan and Kobe, coordinate global forwarding, port deliveries, customs and barge arrangements, and negotiate supplier and newbuilding agreements. My work reduced transportation expenditure by 20%, delivered 15% cost reduction across 12 dry-dock projects, and improved delivery lead times by 5–10 days.
Across Pantheon, Falcon Navigation, GAC Shipping and VANOS, I’ve managed marine sourcing, freight solutions, supplier performance, vessel budgets and commercial negotiations. I bring 15+ years of hands-on shipping, procurement and supply-chain experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Manager
Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Lead procurement across a 40-vessel tanker fleet and four newbuildings, managing a team of eight. Oversee 700+ RFQs/POs monthly, negotiate supplier contracts, and coordinate international logistics.
Senior Purchasing Operator
Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd
Apr 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 10 months)
Managed end-to-end RFQ, supplier sourcing, and PO placement for vessel requirements. Coordinated international shipments and consolidated orders to reduce freight costs.
Purchasing Operator
Falcon Navigation Shipmanagement SA
Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Managed technical spare-parts and vessel supply requisitions from RFQ through PO issuance. Coordinated shipments with forwarders and port agents to minimize total landed cost.
Sales Executive
GAC Shipping SA - United Marine Agencies SA
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Handled international FCL/LCL, air, and road freight solutions, gaining exposure to forwarding processes and customer negotiations.
Procurement Assistant Manager
VANOS SA
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)
Managed import operations, inventory replenishment, and supplier communications. Handled shipping documentation and IMPA-coded marine supplies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Piraeus
Bachelor of Science, International and European Economic Studies
BSc in International and European Economic Studies from the University of Piraeus.
HAS
Executive Diploma, Voyage Charter Parties and Laytime Principles
Executive Diploma in Voyage Charter Parties and Laytime Principles from HAS.
Mediterranean College
Executive Diploma, Maritime Studies and Shipping
Executive Diploma in Maritime Studies and Shipping from Mediterranean College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
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