As a Procurement Specialist at A.P. Moller - Maersk, you will lead sourcing activities for Ground Freight Transportation, Distribution, Customs, and Warehouse services across Central America, the Andean region, and the Caribbean. This full-time, on-site role based in Panama City, Panama requires a results-driven professional to optimize spend, negotiate tariffs, and build strategic supplier partnerships.
Requirements
Proven experience managing transportation and logistics operations across Central America
Strong capabilities in supplier negotiation, tariff management, and contract execution
Fluent in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is a strong advantage
Strong analytical mindset for cost analysis, market assessments, and performance evaluations
Neither a specific degree nor minimum years of experience are explicitly stated in the posting
Skills & Responsibilities
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate tariffs, contracts, and service terms to ensure value delivery and service excellence.
Cost Analysis: Optimize procurement spend and drive cost efficiencies through detailed market and cost analysis.
Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, including performance evaluation, onboarding, and strategic alignment.
Contract Drafting: Draft contracts in collaboration with Area Legal experts and ensure adherence to policies.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain analyst or logistics coordinator roles may bring operational and analytical skills, alongside meeting regional transportation requirements.
Job description
At A.P. Moller – Maersk, we connect the world’s supply chains with innovation, reliability, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
We believe procurement is a source of strategic value. We are looking for a results-driven Procurement Specialist with proven experience in transportation and logistics operations across Central America. In this role, you will lead sourcing activities for Ground Freight Transportation, Distribution, Customs, and Warehouse services across Central America, the Andean region, and the Caribbean, delivering competitive, reliable, and innovative solutions that support our regional growth.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping our logistics and services network, building strategic supplier partnerships, driving competitive tariff negotiations, uncovering savings opportunities, and securing best-in-class agreements that deliver value across Central America. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our supply chain operates efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest standards.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives
Optimize procurement spend and drive cost efficiencies through detailed market and cost analysis.
Negotiate tariffs, contracts, and service terms to ensure value delivery and service excellence.
Manage vendor relationships, including performance evaluation and strategic alignment.
Draft contracts in collaboration with Area Legal experts and ensure proper onboarding/offboarding of suppliers.
Partner with internal teams (Sales, Product and Operations) to integrate procurement strategies with broader business goals.
Support business growth by developing smart, commercially viable solutions.
Define and monitor KPIs focused on total cost of ownership, service quality, delivery performance, and supplier compliance.
Conduct supply risk analysis and develop Total Value Ownership models.
Ensure adherence to Maersk’s global and local policies, procurement guidelines, and business principles.
Drive sustainable and profitable growth through best-in-class sourcing practices and supplier innovation.
Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
We are looking for:
Regional Expertise: Proven experience managing transportation and logistics operations across Central America, with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and regulatory environments.
Procurement & Negotiation Skills: Strong capabilities in supplier negotiation, tariff management, and contract execution. Procurement experience is highly valued.
Analytical Strength: Strong numerical and analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail; capable of conducting cost analysis, market assessments, and performance evaluations.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when developing sourcing solutions and driving procurement initiatives.
Influence & Change Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change across diverse business units.
Collaboration & Communication: Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is a strong advantage.
Team-Oriented: Natural inclination toward teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of shared success.
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