KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working as an L&S Procurement Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio, e.g. a sub-region of Africa spanning multiple countries and categories (trucking, customs house brokerage, warehousing, depots, equipment maintenance and repair, rail etc.)
Driving Maersk’s vision of becoming a global integrator of container logistics and growing the company’s L&S footprint in Africa.
Managing your own work module independently, while being part of a team
Solving problems in a structured and analytical manner
Conducting tenders and negotiations independently
Managing internal and external stakeholder relations
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
In possession of a tertiary purchasing qualification (supply chain or purchasing) is preferred.
At least +10 years of experience in procurement or business development at a multi-national company
At least 5 years of experience in a management position
Outstanding professional performance
Enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
Strategic mind-set and an ability to create seamless and creative solutions to challenging goals
Strong personal impact with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven outstanding negotiation skills and ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders and build meaningful relationships in order to grow the L&S landscape.
Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and to support team goals
Ability to work in ambiguous contexts and quickly adapt without losing speed or executional focus
Seek new opportunities with the customer in mind and be open to and listen to new ideas and different perspectives
Strong independent drive to achieve success in your work
Results driven and action orientated individual
Extensive knowledge and understanding of customer business from an L&S perspective, supply chain and financial insights.
Aptitude for leadership and inspiring others to excel
Apply via :
maersk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
