Coordinator, Terminal Procurement

Ocean Network Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in terminal procurement seeks a Coordinator in London. The role involves executing procurement strategies and managing vendor relationships within Europe and Africa. Ideal candidates will have a degree and significant procurement experience, with emphasis on analytical skills and teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including hybrid working arrangements, bonuses, and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid annual leave of 25 days

Hybrid working arrangement

Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan

Performance Related Pay and discretionary annual bonus

Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest free annual travel season ticket loan

Enhanced sick pay policy

Qualifications

• Three or more years of procurement and operations experience across Europe preferred.
• Strong operational/commercial awareness is essential.
• Ability to forge relationships at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance procurement strategies for Terminal and Port Services.
• Coordinate vendor negotiations and maintain ongoing vendor relationships.
• Support budget control and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Analytical

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning and Organisation

Customer Focus

Innovation and Improvement

Education

Minimum of degree level education

Job description

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Coordinator, Terminal Procurement, London

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Client:

Ocean Network Express

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Purpose
Assist the manager with the Procurement of Terminal and Port Services in the Europe and African Region.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement

Strategy implementation and optimisation

• Execute and enhance procurement strategies for Alliance and non-Alliance services based on GHQ policy and directions.
• Ensure ONE has access to second-to-none rates and services by maximising leverage.
• Support and participate in regular performance review meetings with Terminal and Port Services related operators.
• Advise on EDI recommendation/priority setting.

Terminal and Port Services related Procurement.

• Based on policy and directions of GHQ, coordinate Terminal and Port Services vendor negotiations, provide the organisation with Terminal and Port Services market intelligence and any business opportunities.
• Handle OOG Terminal handling pricing.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with main vendors and local Country Organizations to find the best balance between cost optimization and service quality.
• Identify cost saving initiatives.
• Finalise contracts and service agreements for Terminal and Port Services.

Cost Control / Management Plan

• Supervise reporting structure and guide to work towards appropriate targets.
• Optimise and communicate free pools.
• Identify and report avoidable costs.
• Ensure contractual rebates and incentives are reported.
• Support Budget control.
• Monitor KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a cost avoidance and cost recovery mindset.

Compliance

• Ensure that all transactions in relation to vendor procurement and control are fully compliant with company rules and regulations such as UK Bribery Act.
• Full understanding of JSOX, ISO14001 and AEO procedures.

Scope of data

• In conjunction with the Manager and Assistant Manager, Terminal Procurement, work along set budgets for all relevant cost elements related to Terminal and Port Services.
• Monitor that local regions working practices in Europe and Africa can meet the corporate business requirements.

Maintenance of Internal Company System Tools

• Day to day monitor the correctness and validity of data allowing front lines to organise pricing in the most efficient way, including average cost calculations in conjunction with the Cost Control Coordinator.
• Where requested update or validate concluded Tariff Agreements in the system.
• Maintain VRM records in applicable system(s).

Scope of role
Budget : No direct budget, although expected to be mindful of costs and to strive for best efficiencies wherever possible in all parts of the role.

People Management

• Assist direct colleagues and cooperate to an environment where everyone is enabled to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Support team members in order to achieve personal and/ or team targets and KPIs.
• Maintain an effective relationship with regional and local ONE offices, agents and vendors where required.

Location: London.

Position, qualifications and requirement

• Preferably educated to a minimum of degree level.
• Three or more years procurement and operations experience pan Europe preferred.
• Strong operational/commercial awareness (essential).
• Ability to forge working relationships both internally and with external vendors at multiple levels.
• Analytical and methodical (essential).
• Ability to work within a team (essential).
• Create, direct and lead workgroups as appropriate.
• Business Awareness.
• Customer Focus.
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and Organisation.
• Innovation and Improvement.
• Teamwork.
• Performance Management.

What we offer:

• Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Performance Related Pay a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Death in Service.
• Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service.
• Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services.
• An interest free annual travel season ticket loan.
• Family leave policies enhanced above statutory.
• Access to the UK’s TaxFree Childcare scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay policy.
• Medical health check.
• Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.

Application
The closing date for this vacancy is 11th September 2024 but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close earlier.

The role is offered on local terms and conditions and applications will only be accepted from candidates with an existing right to live and work within the UK.