Regional Procurement Officer - Rail

American President Lines; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics is seeking a Regional Procurement Officer to optimize procurement processes specifically within rail services. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in procurement roles, with strong negotiation skills, and strategic sourcing expertise. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including permanent employment contracts and extensive training opportunities. Join us and discover a world of opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent employment contract

Supplementary health insurance

Cashless meal allowance

Flexible working time model

Bicycle leasing

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a procurement role within a multinational organization, preferably within the Rail Logistics industry.
• Expertise on Rail sector is expected.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and tender organization.
• International experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers ensuring a diverse and competitive bidding environment.
• Define new services to procure based on business needs.
• Coordinate the tender process including evaluating bids and selecting suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with selected suppliers.
• Continuously analyze market trends for spot renegotiations.
• Assess subcontractors for compliance with company standards.
• Implement best practices for procurement efficiency.

Job description

Overview

Regional Procurement Officer - Rail

About us

ABOUT US

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Your role

The Rail services Procurement Officer plays a critical role in optimizing the procurement process within the organization. By effectively managing annual tenders, spot negotiations, and cross-functional actions, this position contributes significantly to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier relationships across all agencies of his scope. The position requires a strong business and procurement process knowledge, connectivity with local teams and ability of interacting with different countries, ensuring operational efficiency. Travel within Europe is expected for this role.

What you'll be doing

• In close collaboration with local Intermodal teams, identify potential suppliers ensuring a diverse and competitive bidding environment.
• Collect business needs from local commercial teams and define new services to procure.
• Coordinate the entire tender process, including writing requests for quotation, evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and compliance with company standards.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with selected suppliers to secure favorable pricing and service levels while mitigating risks.
• Formalize agreement via Transport Contracts.

Spot Negotiations

• In close collaboration with local teams, continuously analyze market trends to identify opportunities for spot renegotiations that can benefit the organization in terms of pricing and availability.
• Engage in negotiations with suppliers for one-time purchases, focusing on achieving the best possible terms and conditions.

Supplier Qualification and Continuous Improvement

• Establish criteria for qualifying subcontractors and conduct assessments to ensure they meet company standards for quality, reliability, and compliance.
• In close collaboration with local teams identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings within the procurement function and countries, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What do we need from you?

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a procurement role within a multinational organization, preferably within the Rail Logistics industry.
• Expertise on Rail sector is expected.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and tender organization.
• International experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.
• Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Fluent in English is needed.
• Other Languages spoken in Europe is a plus.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Negotiation
• Data interpretation and market analysis
• Multi-cultural communication and collaboration
• Leadership, influence and persuasiveness

What do we offer?

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Permanent employment contract: We want you to feel comfortable with us in the long term

Varied activities in a pleasant working environment

An attractive workplace in Hamburg city center

Supplementary company health insurance and company pension scheme

Cashless meal allowance in the form of Pluxee restaurant passes

Flexible working time model

Extensive further training opportunities of your choice on our e-learning platform

Employer contribution to local public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket)

Bicycle leasing with CMA CGM & BusinessBike

Employee offers in the form of purchase discounts in many areas (e.g. for travel, events, household appliances for daily use)

Recruitment bonus as part of an employee referral program

Possibility of mobile working

CMA CGM Group is proud to define itself as a family business built on strong human values.

• Exemplarity
• Imagination
• Boldness

CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.

Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.

Join us and discover a world of opportunities!