Join Maersk as a Category Buyer - Mumbai Fleet in Mumbai, India. In this full-time role, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the demand-to-delivery process for Maersk Line vessels, ensuring optimal pricing, timing, and quality while driving procurement excellence and automation.
Requirements
6-8 years of experience in the procurement domain required.
Proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization required.
Educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management required.
Experience in the marine industry is considered an advantage.
Excellent communication skills in English both in writing and speaking required.
Skills & Responsibilities
Procurement and RFQ Management: Run RFQ processes with non-contracted suppliers and manage the Procure to Pay process for timely vendor payments.
Supplier Performance Management: Conduct price negotiations, evaluate supplier performance, and optimize sourcing decisions to resolve vessel urgencies.
Stakeholder and Team Management: Drive stakeholder management with technical organizations, mentor junior staff, and assist with operational reporting.
Digital and Strategic Initiatives: Lead assigned initiatives around category strategies and drive the implementation of automation as part of the digital agenda.
Potential transition routes: People from procurement, supply chain, or marine operations roles may bring relevant negotiation and vendor management skills, alongside meeting the required procurement experience and educational background.
Job description
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.
Key responsibilities
You will have an end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling entire demand to delivery process for allocated set of Maersk Line vessels and ensure the 4R Principle - Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.
Running the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
Drive Stakeholder Management with technical organizations and addressing their concerns in a timely manner under Procurement Framework. Proposing solutions in Case Of complex situations. Actively involved in driving SC Excellence and efficiencies with the key stakeholders.
To be well-versed with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools and can use insights from the use of a process to improve and optimize the process and ensure compliance.
Responsible for Driving & Monitoring Operational Performance of the team. Assist Team Lead with Operational Reporting Tasks
Demonstrate Leadership skills and fill in for the Deputy responsibilities in the absence Of the Team lead.
Accountable for Training & mentoring of junior staff on a day-to-day basis. Monitor and share feedback on the performance Of the junior Buyers and work on the improvement plan to improve on performance.
Lead & drive assigned Initiatives within the Teams around Category Strategies
Take lead in driving & implementation of Automation as a part of Digital Agenda
Represent the Team in Key & Strategic Forums and provide constructive feedback.
You will be involved Supplier Performance Management tasks and price Negotiations. Can actively participate in running or supporting with contract Management for smaller agreements.
Should be able to use data points to analyse & measure performance, opportunities for optimization of performance.
Should be able to understand relevant commercial terms in the Frame Agreements to validate offers.
Optimizing sourcing decisions by proposing alternatives in complex situations to solve vessel urgencies at the lowest cost and without excessive risk.
Work closely with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality and share proposal around changes
Challenge Status Quo - Involve in developing/suggesting new supplier's basis delivery experience at respective ports to expand our global coverage
In line with market dynamics (Supply/Demand) give feedback on pricing with the preferred suppliers to improve offers and work with Category Managers for their involvement.
Always follow the Maersk's carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.
We are looking for
This position is well-suited to an individual with strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing and influencing internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will come with:
6-8 years of experience in procurement domain
A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
Has a strong mindset with a natural focus on achieving the most cost-effective solutions for the business.
Strong time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines
Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage
An educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management
Furthermore you:
Are a self-driven team player, who understands the importance of stakeholder management, can build rapport at all levels even in challenging situations, and can encourage and influence others without authority
Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.
Can take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.
You can handle risks and uncertainties and are flexible in adapting when priorities change. You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and are motivated to lead change.
Are an excellent communicator in English both in writing and in speaking.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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