Maersk offers exciting career opportunities in a truly international working environment. When you join Maersk, the world becomes your workplace. A career at Maersk means working in a culturally diverse, performance stimulating environment. You’ll be part of a rich heritage and an exuberant logistics company that aims to be an inspiring and challenging place to work. You will feel the diversity and dynamics of our international business from day one.
We Offer
Working independently or with guidance from Procurement managers you will be responsible for independently executing end-to-end sourcing projects for the Area that reduce cost, improve profitability or enhance Procurement efficiency. This includes understanding supplier operating models, executing the ideal negotiation strategies and implementing process changes across multiple departments within or outside of the procurement organisation. You will provide local procurement solutions at a pace that fits the evolving business needs. As well as this you will be responsible for driving the net zero agenda in line with our companies values.
The focus in this role will be on strengthening vendor relationships and driving contractual performance in country to support the Maersk Logistics and Services Strategy.
Our function also needs to ensure contract implementation. Cooperating with a broad variety of stakeholders is part of the daily job; suppliers and stakeholders
The role will therefore be instrumental in developing structure, planning and on-time execution of contracts.
The role reports directly to the Head of Logistics & Service Procurement and is dedicated local/ tactical procurement & L&S projects in the stated region.
Home-based role with flexible location for the right candidate within the UK.
Key responsibilities
• Supports / Manages procurement projects, as per the Six Sourcing Steps across a wide range of procurement areas with responsibility for stated region
• According to authority level, manage, handle or participate in negotiations for inland contracts, tariffs and Service Level Agreements within your scope.
• Act as an escalation point internally towards suppliers (and vice versa)
• Calculate and plan to maximise contractual values and mitigate risk
• Tactical & adhoc Procurement activities within the region (providing local solutions by applying local knowledge)
• Perform supplier market analysis and organise market intelligence for suppliers in scope and benchmark Maersk L&S costs with competition and ensure we are cost competitive.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for non-performing contracts
• Support Procurement Managers and the Head of Procurement where needed
• Upon request, engage in Annual Priority, Joint Cost Plan initiatives, and other cross functional projects.
We are looking for
• Demonstrated market knowledge in Facilities Management and Contract Logistic categories
• Understanding (and proven network) of UK & Ireland vendors in regard to Facilities Management & Contract logistics categories.
• Good Negotiations skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Experience within Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain and & Contract Management
• Experience with digital procurement tools will be an advantage (COUPA specifically)
• Excellent stakeholder management and strong communication skills
• Comfortable with working in an ambiguous environment, with an agile mindset
• Customer and process improvement mindset
• Ability to exercise impact with or without direct authority
What we offer:
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell 5 days
Annual bonus and pension scheme
Family-friendly benefits and retailer discounts through our partner Benekits.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program with free access to mental and financial health tools.
For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.
Whilst the role is advertised as full-time we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options.
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