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Ocean Network Express

London, United Kingdom

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05.05.2025

19.06.2025

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Job Purpose
Assist the manager with the procurement of Terminal and Port Services in Europe and Africa.

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 access to competitive rates and services by maximising leverage.
• Participate in performance review meetings with Terminal and Port Services operators.
• Provide recommendations on EDI and priority setting.

Terminal and Port Services Procurement

• Coordinate vendor negotiations and provide market intelligence and business opportunities related to Terminal and Port Services.
• Handle OOG Terminal handling pricing.
• Maintain relationships with main vendors and local organizations to optimize costs and service quality.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Finalize contracts and service agreements.

Cost Control / Management

• Supervise reporting structures and guide towards targets.
• Optimize and communicate free pools.
• Identify and report avoidable costs.
• Ensure reporting of contractual rebates and incentives.
• Support budget control.
• Monitor KPIs for stakeholders.
• Promote cost avoidance and recovery mindset.

Compliance

• Ensure transactions comply with company rules and regulations such as UK Bribery Act.
• Understand JSOX, ISO14001, and AEO procedures.

Data Management

• Monitor data accuracy in company systems, including tariff agreements and VRM records.

Role Scope

• Work within set budgets for Terminal and Port Services costs.
• Ensure regional practices meet business requirements.

People Management

• Support colleagues and foster an enabling environment.
• Assist team in achieving targets and KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with regional offices, agents, and vendors.

Location: London.

Position, Qualifications, and Requirements

• Minimum degree education preferred.
• At least three years procurement and operations experience in Europe preferred.
• Strong operational and commercial awareness.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical, methodical, and team-oriented.
• Skills in leadership, business awareness, customer focus, communication, problem-solving, planning, innovation, teamwork, and performance management.

What We Offer:

• Paid annual leave of 25 days plus UK holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Group Personal Pension Plan membership.
• Performance-related pay, annual bonus, and pay awards.
• Permanent Health Insurance, Death in Service, Private Medical Cover after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Programme, travel season ticket loan, enhanced family leave policies, Tax-Free Childcare, and other benefits.

Application

The closing date is 11th September 2024; early closure possible if many applications are received. Applications are only accepted from candidates with the right to work in the UK.