Job Description

Independently provides relevant analysis to procurement functions,
within any element of procurement, category, spend area or BU.
The Procurement team in Maersk West Central Asia (WCA) is looking for a Site Procurement Lead responsible for OPEX and CAPEX spend for self-managed depots in India.
We are looking for a Procurement lead being responsible for operational and capital procurement of spot requirements, ad hoc projects and local indirect purchases and contract management activities for self-managed Depots in Mumbai and Pune, India. The job is positioned in our depot in Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, India and reporting to the Contract Logistics Procurement Team Manager for the Area based in Mumbai, India. The candidate is expected to be a business partner to Site and Facility Managers in developing cost effective, compliant and quality procurement solutions.
Experience in procurement, supply chain management, project management and logistics operations is a necessity when applying and combined with awareness of cost drivers will be highly valued in the selection process.
The individual we are looking for must have strong communication skills, interpersonal skills through which he or she will engage a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders locally and regionally across a wide range of departments. The person as an integral part of the team will be responsible for driving day to day procurement projects forward and has the ability to deliver on our ambitious goals.
What this position involves

• Managing the procurement projects (OPEX and CAPEX) and the core day to day procurement activities such as contracting, preparing and performing negotiations, supplier management, analyzing spend to identify opportunities and drive procurement savings at the self-managed site(s) you are responsible for
• Owning the cost agenda and performing your responsibilities using our global procurement processes and tools, and assume responsibility of the controls posture of the Procurement processes in the site(s) you support
• Leading negotiations and coordinating service level agreements between Maersk and its suppliers
• Integrating Contract Management frameworks to help ensure cost leadership, compliance and best in class supplier performance
• Independently and as part of a team, successfully complete assigned tasks with excellent result while meeting agreed deadlines
• Managing internal & external stakeholders efficiently
• Driving Supplier Relationship Management including performance management on tactical level
• Performing supplier market analysis and organizing market intelligence
• Cooperating closely with colleagues within the Area, Region and Global functions

• Traveling to the site(s) and supplier locations within IBS are as per business requirements

What is in it for you?
The role will be based in the front line of our business to ensure the procurement analyst is close to the market and our local strategic objectives, while being a part of the wider Regional Procurement setup where there will be an opportunity to be part of a large global community of Procurement professionals. 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 global career path within Procurement 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 the logistics business. You will have a strong global procurement team behind you helping with project management, system implementation, market analysis and tendering as well as category managers who lead projects within selected spend categories with you as their local representative. You will be expected to work in close collaboration with these global teams based in different parts of the world. In terms of personal development, this position polishes your ability to deliver results through a wide network of 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 saving and value creation based 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. 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 our business. This is your opportunity to join and make a difference to Maersk’s growth!
Who we are looking for

• Bachelor or master’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or related areas
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of Procurement and industry experience
• In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement practices (sourcing, contracting, negotiation, etc.)
• Experience on Take Cost Out initiatives and project management to drive sourcing projects
• Strong planning and prioritizing (based on impact) skills to manage work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced, high pressure and often ambiguous environment
• General understanding of finance and accounting principles; Ability to interpret financial data and apply to decision making
• Major experience in MRO procurement, hand on with some reputed ERP system
• Ability to work both independently, as well as and as part of a cross-departmental team and good stakeholder management
• Languages: English mandatory; Marathi and Hindi an advantage

The perfect candidate is a solution-oriented person as well as resilient team player who is goal-orientated and demonstrates a high level of commitment with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
A long-term successful career can be achieved when what you’re passionate about, what you’re good at and what’s needed by our business all come together. Be part of an exciting team. It’s time to leave your mark on our world. How? By using the apply button to register your application. We’re looking forward to meeting you.