AssistantLogistics&ServicesProcurement Manager

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?

TheSouthern African and Islands(SAI)Procurement team based inCape Town,South Africais looking for a dynamic procurementspecialistwhowillbe responsible forthe execution ofsourcing activities related to the(Warehousing, Cold StorageandContainer Depots)Product offering.

Thisindividualwill be an integral part of theSAIProcurementteam, responsible for driving both day-to-day procurementexcellent executionwhile collaborating cross functionally todeliverthe Fulfilled by Maersk procurement category strategy.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk,you'llfind that the world is your workplace.You'llwork in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded bynew ideasanddifferent waysof doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethicalwayso our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our dailyworkUprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job - irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to Day ProcurementActivities:Every dollar spent, is a dollar spent professionally - together with leadership, manage day to day procurement activities including,

• Market engagement:Act as the primarymarket engagementprocurementleadforsourcing cost effective, compliant, quality procurement solutionsby researching andidentifyingprospective suppliers and partners

• Go-to-market execution andanalysis- prepare,launchandfacilitatecompetitive market tests in the form of RFI, RFQ & RFPs

• Negotiatecontracts and pricing with supplierspost market tests as well as annuallybeing able to analyse and compare supplier products todeterminethe best deal

• Vendor Management: help resolve vendor or contractorgrievances andclaims againstsuppliers.

All the above forthe following categories: (1) Third party warehousing & cold storage, (2) Industrial real estate for self-managed sites, (3)Opexand Capex items required tooperationaliseself-managed sites incl. material handling equipment, racking & mezzanines, third partylabour, security services, facility management services, consumables, etc.,(4) Container depots & relatedservices, (5) Depot & Facilities Management.

• Procurement Category Strategy:Executethe category strategiesfor the5listedcategories, guided by the overall Product strategy and informed by market intelligence, spend & supplier analysis and cost savingopportunities.

• Sourcing Strategy:Developing and executingMaerskprocurement strategies based on organizationalobjectivesand supply chain managementprinciples.

• Customer Tenders:Support Product and Sales withthe required input tosubmitcustomer tenderstimeously.

• Global Processes & Teams:Performing your responsibilitiesutilizingglobal procurement processes and tools, global category management teams, and contract management frameworks to ensure cost leadership, compliance and best in class supplierperformance.

• Implementation Partner: support your line manager to implement and drive continuous improvement activities throughexecutionof change management process and bestpractices.

• Travel:Within theSAIarea self-managed site(s) and supplier locations as per business requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Bachelor orpostgraduatedegree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, BusinessAdministration,or related areas

• Minimum3 to 5yearsprocurement experience

• Understanding of best-in-class procurement practices inLogistics is highly preferred

• Outstanding professional performance

• Ability to work independentlyand withspeed.

• Experience in team & project management todrivingend-to-end sourcing projects and cost reductioninitiatives.

• Experience in formulating and presenting sourcing strategies and processrecommendationto all levels ofleadership.

• Experience in Routine Category & Tail spend management.

• Strong communication,planningand prioritizing skills to manage work activities efficientlyin order tomeet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced,high-pressureenvironment.

• Solving problems in a structured and analytical manner

• General understanding of finance and accounting principles, and the ability to interpret financial data and apply to decisionmaking.

We are looking for a results-driven individual with a positive, can-do attitudeas well as high business acumen.  This individual is resilient anddemonstratesa high levelof commitment taking ownership and accountability for their sphere of responsibly. 

WHAT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION?

• An assertive communication style and excellent stakeholder management skillstonavigate externally and across a wide range of internal departments, both locally,regionallyand globally.

• The ability tooperatein an environment with often ambitious goals, and changing priorities, translating these into tangible deliverables.

• Adeptlyperformtasks andprojects,demonstratingproficiencyin planning, execution, and successful delivery with excellent results and within the established timelines

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