L&S Procurement Manager, Israel

At Maersk, we have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make it happen. Besides focusing on creating value for our customers and the business, a key priority for us is to drive personal and professional development for our people to prepare for further career progression. We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing procurement projects within inland transportation and contract logistics
• According to authority level, management and participation in negotiations for the L&S category and assisting in the implementation of Service Level Agreements between Maersk’s operation and its suppliers.
• Cooperating closely with colleagues and stakeholders in Maersk’s operation, working very closely with the country organization to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs and operational execution.
• Engaging with local organization, counterparts in the other Areas and procurement stakeholders in SEU LOC . Due to the lack of proximity to all stakeholders, a strong application of written communication and presentation material is required.
• Being accountable for integrating Contract Management frameworks to help ensure cost leadership, compliance and best in class supplier performance.
• Be assistant projects on terminal related when needed, and take responsibility for sub-work streams in Ocean procurement projects that have a co-dependency on inland spend.
• Performing supplier market analysis and organizing market intelligence for inland spend within Maersk’s operation, and benchmarking Maersk cost competition and ensuring cost leadership.
• An ability to solve complex challenges through analysis and based on accurate identification of underlying factors/causes and are aware of the impact of proposed solutions outside their own immediate area.
• Involvement in process improvement initiatives that reduce the inland total cost of ownership through non-negotiated approaches, such as re-distribution of volumes between suppliers.
  
  

We are looking for

• A good understanding of the business drivers of Maersk business on the L&S operations and is able to build a strategy within L&S spend categories to drive down cost and improve efficiencies in collaboration with our inland suppliers.
• Strong market knowledge specifically for Warehousing, Intermodal, and Supply chain management categories
• Experience with the inland container, LTL/FTL transportation/operations, and Warehousing activities and should be able to apply procurement tools to drive cost initiatives but also with a focus on fulfilling business requirements and vendor performance.
• Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills which he or she can use to engage with a broad range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Project management and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and Romanian is required.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Programs and various digital procurement tools.
  
  

We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for its diversity and high-paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized, and well-rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society, and for each other.

Israel L&S Procurement Manager