MPL Procurement Specialist

Job Description

We have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make it happen.

We’re taking a big step on this journey: building one global HR organization. Carrying out a vital mission: support our employees, so they can best support our customers.

As an MPL Procurement Specialist , you’ll play a vital part in our success. You will be responsible to support the Latin America MPL teams in the due diligence and linkage experience process of our vendors. You will also carry out procurement activities for specific cargo categories with third-party suppliers, where process optimization and speed play a crucial role.

We Offer:

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.

Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other. We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility and care for our business and our customers.

We have an excellentcompensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.

We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Daily follow-up, reporting, and initiation of actions regarding the progress of the vendor creation or vendor management process.

• Performing background checks and other tasks to ensure accurate knowledge of business associates, utilizing and analyzing available tools.

• Monitoring and reporting vendors performance, based on key metrics.

• Conducting data analysis and preparing reports to optimize the vendor creation process.

• Implementing process improvements for the procurement of spot offers and vendor updates/creation.

• Developing quotaions with vendors for certain services.

• Collaborating with area MPL teams to ensure the correct assignment flow of operations to the appropriate general cargo vendors.

• Optimization of processes inside the Procurement MPL Team.

We are looking for:

• Graduate student from a Technical or Professional Bachelor in Logistics; Engineering; Business Administration, Economy, or related areas.

• At least 1 year of experience in procurement or pricing in forwarding and/or logistics companies.

• Experience in project cargo is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Sense of urgency and proactiveness.

• Organization and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in MS Office. Proficiency in MS Excel.

• English proficiency (written and spoken).

You have been reading so far, we’re glad to see you are interested. And if you want to use your skills to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

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