Strategic Procurement Manager Real Estate and Warehousing

The Strategic Procurement Manager Real Estate and Warehousing will be responsible for procurement and contract management activities covering Australia and New Zealand. The individual will be positioned in the local organisation in Sydney, reporting to the Head of L&S Procurement.

We Offer

Working with the local Maersk operations organisation whilst being a part of the global Maersk Procurement Operations team, and the wider Maersk Procurement community. New, exciting possibilities for personal and professional development. You can be assured of a positive and diverse work environment where new ideas are always welcome! Furthermore, there is a great opportunity for a continued career path within the wider Procurement community in Maersk.

Within our own and the larger team, you will enjoy support from colleagues and management who possess extensive experience in sourcing, cost management and strategic direction. In terms of personal development, this position polishes your ability to deliver results through internal and external stakeholders, which in this case are several and complex.

Purpose of the Role

• Strategic responsibility to develop Real Estate (RE) and Warehousing providers in Oceania (OCE – Australia and New Zealand), this includes, but is not limited to strategic partnerships with suppliers, developers, landlords and transaction mgt. providers
• Manage the operational Real Estate work related to the complete property lifecycle on Area level, including transaction management, construction management and facility management
• Manage investment approvals on Area / Country levels and prepare RE related section for regional/global approval
• Provide strategic direction and contract management across key Labour, Automation and MHE and additional strategic warehousing providers
• Act as the single point of contact for internal stakeholders and business leaders and ensure customer satisfaction
• Steer Area-wide demands and secure optimal provision of space and services
• Accountable for reporting in Real Estate related matters to regional Procurement Real Estate leadership
• Responsible for real estate and warehouse related budget planning’s in the Area, to support the global budget planning process

Qualifications

• 10 years+ experience in Real Estate and/or Procurement warehousing and strong knowledge of OCE real estate and warehouse categories
• Extensive professional and managerial experience in diverse roles in Real Estate management
• Results-oriented, with a proven track record of success of strategic real estate and warehouse initiatives
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex, multi-cultural and international environment
• Ability to work and communicate in a top management environment
• Experience in project steering and financial reporting
• Ability to access and influence various functional areas and motivate groups to actions
• Ability to develop creative and innovative concepts and strategies
• International business experience

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake reference checks as well as pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check. Where applicable, background checks including Employment History and Education History (including Qualifications) may be required.

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