International Buyer - Airline Cargo

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading logistics company in Marseille is seeking an experienced International Buyer specialized in airport and cargo services. The successful candidate will lead procurement processes, drive negotiations, and ensure alignment with business strategies. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least 10 years of international procurement experience within the airline sector. Fluency in English is required, and French is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in international procurement within the airline sector.
• Strong expertise in management of complex contracts.
• Deep understanding of cost/quality/time challenges in a global environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead the international procurement process for airport services and cargo handling.
• Define and implement a procurement strategy focused on sustainable cost reduction.
• Drive negotiations of international contracts with suppliers.

Connaissances

International negotiation

Procurement strategy

Analytical mindset

Strong negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Formation

Master’s degree in International Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent

Description du poste

Location: Marseille, FR

International Buyer – Airline Cargo

Since 1978, our Group has been constantly growing and innovating to offer its customers increasingly efficient maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions. Driven by a strong desire to design ever more effective solutions to serve a world in motion, the Group launched CMA CGM AIR CARGO in 2021, thereby expanding its transport and logistics offering. It has also recently grown with the acquisition of the Belgian company “Air Belgium.”

Already equipped with a fleet of 4 long‑haul aircraft (1 A330F and 3 B777Fs), it will be further reinforced with eight Airbus A350Fs by 2027, making CMA CGM AIR CARGO the launch operator of this new aircraft. Moreover, thanks to support from a partner, AIR CARGO now operates on the trans‑pacific route with two additional B777Fs that we own.

As a key player in international air cargo transport, we operate across a global network of airports, service providers, and logistics partners. In a highly competitive environment where cost optimization is critical, we are looking for an International Buyer specialized in airport and cargo services, with solid experience in the airline industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the international procurement process for airport services, cargo handling, maintenance, and fuel.
• Define and implement a procurement strategy focused on sustainable cost reduction (cost‑cutting) while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Drive negotiations and renegotiations of international contracts with suppliers and service providers.
• Identify performance levers: standardisation, volume consolidation, international tenders, and competitive bidding.
• Monitor and challenge supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Work closely with operational teams (cargo, finance, flight operations) to align procurement needs with business strategy.
• Ensure alignment of CCAC procurement procedures with CMA CGM Group standards.

PROFILE

• Master’s degree (International Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent).
• Significant experience (minimum 10 years) in international procurement within the airline sector (airline, cargo, airport services, or fuel sourcing).
• Strong expertise in international negotiation and management of complex contracts.
• Deep understanding of cost/quality/time challenges in a global, multi‑site environment.
• Fluent in English, French is appreciated (another language is a plus).
• Analytical mindset, rigor, strong negotiation skills, result‑oriented, with the ability to influence and challenge.
• A strategic role at the core of a fast‑growing business.