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Opportunity Manages complex procurement projects through the leadership of one or more teams of professionals with responsibility spanning over a region or cluster, and within any element of procurement, category, spend area or BU. West Central Asi

Opportunity Manages complex procurement projects through the leadership of one or more teams of professionals with responsibility spanning over a region or cluster, and within any element of procurement, category, spend area or BU. West Central Asia Procurement team is looking for a Procurement Leader for its IBS Area (India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) Procurement team who will play a key role in the delivery and execution of the Area Business plan towards integration of our customer's supply chain. If seeing customer's business priorities taking fruition excites you and you are eager to play a key role towards it by enabling the availability of the best solutions and products for our customers, then this role is for you. Manage the Area Procurement team in charge of developing and executing the area Procurement strategy in strategic alignment with the Area Leadership Team and the area business plans across L&S products. We offer Working with the WCA Maersk team & being a part of the wider Maersk Global Procurement community. Exciting new opportunity 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 liner business. 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. Networking and interaction with Copenhagen as well as local/regional/global vendors. So, is this what you might be looking for: Ensure that every dollar spent is spent professionally. This is achieved by reducing operating expenses and driving a total value and customer focused mindset by applying procurement capabilities and tools. The function aims to attain a competitive asset base for the future that is fully operational, at cost, on time and be a strong partner to the business in driving profitable growth. The scene comes with significant pressure to cut costs and increase the returned value from our suppliers. How we overcome this challenge and catapult above our competitors is the ultimate question within WCA Maersk. This is your opportunity to join and make a difference to Maersk's development! Key responsibilities Overall responsible for optimizing the procurement spend across the Logistics, Supply Chain and 3rd party spend. There will have a strong focus on Contract Logistics and Landside Transportation: . As a member of the Area Leadership Team, the incumbent will play a key role in the development of the Logistics & Services commercial strategy . Develop category strategy in alignment with area business plans . Enable sustainable and profitable growth through best-in-class sourcing, optimizing operational behaviours and supplier innovation. . Develop and oversee the realization of the procurement plan (Pipeline) . Ensure compliance is managed to the expectations of the Maersk procurement process, and this is supported through the 'Six Sourcing Steps' . Manage vendor relationships incl. performance management on strategic level . Manage the performance and build capabilities of the area procurement team and the individual team members . Facilitate the personal and functional development of the area procurement team and the individual team members . Govern the One Maersk mindset. Act as a point of escalation relating to dispute and issue resolution We are looking for . 10 years of experience in managing Logistics and Supply chain products and/or procurement . A strong knowledge and experience in Contract Logistics would be an advantage. This would ideally involve the full process of setting up warehouse facilities. . A background working with business development projects and investment analysis would be a strong advantage. Ideally this will be from a experience working with infrastructure investments and/or M&A in the Logistics industry. . Good understanding or background in finance . Excellent spoken and written English and local languages . Strong experience in leading and building high performing teams . Awareness of cost drivers will be highly valued in the selection process. . Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, through which he or she will engage a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders locally, regionally, and globally across a wide range of department. . Experienced negotiator with a solid track record within various environments and across multiple geographies. . Continuous improvement mindset . Experience in Transformation would be an advantage