Manager - Supply Chain Operations, Asia & Middle East

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We are looking to hire an individual who will be responsible for overseeing and managing a regional team of professionals, accountable for the operational procurement of parts and services for a group of assets requiring expert knowledge. This role involves performing advanced relationship management with internal and external stakeholders involved in the operational supply chain and procurement.
The individual will also be tasked with problem-solving and case handling of complex, urgent, or critical situations to support the team. Additionally, the person will be responsible for implementing the team’s engagement plan, enhancing skills, and developing the talent pool.
The role will require identifying, developing, and executing operational procurement and supply chain initiatives and kaizens, as well as monitoring KPIs and reporting on performance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Has accountability for service level, operational stability, performance and business continuity from a supply chain standpoint for a region of entities.
• Oversees and manages a team of buyers and managers responsible for operational procurement in clusters and/or entities.
• Be the SCO’s focal point for the procurement regional lead and regional ACM lead to support & drive the procurement agenda within the region (transformation, automation, etc.)
• Has responsibility for advanced relationship management and problem solving with senior functional representatives (AM, INV, FIN, etc.) in the region and/or business unit.
• Accountable for the SCO’s buyers engagement, performance, upskilling and career growth.
• Identifies, develops, facilitates & executes supply chain optimization projects & Kaizens.
• Set a clear plan to develop & maintain the team’s engagement and ensure its application.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a growth plan for all team members via MPACT discussions.
• Represents Supply Chain operations in regional meetings and reports on performance.

SAFETY

Employee should be always on top of physical security of information, both hard copy documents and electronic files, as well as following the APMT rules for accessing to specific websites and not installing/downloading forbidden software.

• Physical safeguard of assets is a priority for APMT personnel.

FUNCTIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Compliance with Procurement policies and procedures
• Advanced stakeholder management
• Close and active communication with all the Departments is necessary to comply on a timely basis with all of the commitments required in the position.

In this role, the individual will be working closely with the following groups:

Internal:

• All SCO Team members
• Procurement teams in the region
• ACM & overall APMT procurement members
• Regional AM/INV and in the terminals
• Stakeholders in the terminals (SMT, Requisitioning & Approving functions)
• HR
• WoW Function global & in the terminals

External:

• Vendors

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years experience in a leadership position, preferably in a Procurement role
• High level of understanding of business strategy
• Curiosity to understand customer needs, global trade, local and international market landscape, and how these interact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish & English
• Strong Analytical skills & Performance management
• Exceptional Stakeholder management skills
• Passion for learning and coaching and improving business results capabilities development
• Lean level 3 or above is preferrable
• Advanced collaboration skills
• Awareness or interest in employee development practices and adult learning techniques
• Is comfortable to deal with ambiguity and communicate clearly with people at all levels
• Has the ability to recognize potential in the team and to mentor it into growth
• Resilient team player who is goal oriented and demonstrates a high level of commitment
• Open minded to challenge the status quo
• Has high cultural awareness and ability to drive team engagement through meaningful team discussions
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Customer Centric Mindset and business Agility

The individual will report directly to the Global Head of APMT Supply Chain Operations and have direct reports to Senior Buyers with indirect reports to the Regional Head of Procurement.

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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