Category Buyer- Mumbai Fleet

Maersk Mexico; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maersk in Mumbai, India is seeking a procurement professional with 6-8 years of experience to manage end-to-end sourcing for Maersk Line vessels. You will optimize spend, lead RFQs, and ensure compliant Procure to Pay processes while driving supplier performance.

You will work in an international matrix environment, mentor junior staff, and advocate continuous improvements, including automation and data-driven decision making, to deliver cost-effective solutions and reliable operations.

Formación

• 6-8 years of experience in procurement domain.
• Experience planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
• Strong focus on achieving cost-effective solutions for the business.
• Good time management and prioritization under ambitious timelines.
• Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage.
• Educational background in Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management.

Responsabilidades

• End-to-end responsibility from demand to delivery for allocated Maersk Line vessels.
• Run RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
• Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
• Drive Stakeholder Management with technical organizations and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Lead & drive assigned initiatives within the teams around category strategies.
• Represent the Team in key & strategic forums and provide constructive feedback.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Supply chain experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Educación

Engineering degree

Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Descripción del empleo

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Key responsibilities

• You will have an end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling entire demand to delivery process for allocated set of Maersk Line vessels and ensure the 4R Principle - Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.
• Running the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
• Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
• Drive Stakeholder Management with technical organizations and addressing their concerns in a timely manner under Procurement Framework. Proposing solutions in Case Of complex situations. Actively involved in driving SC Excellence and efficiencies with the key stakeholders.
• To be well-versed with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools and can use insights from the use of a process to improve and optimize the process and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for Driving & Monitoring Operational Performance of the team. Assist Team Lead with Operational Reporting Tasks
• Demonstrate Leadership skills and fill in for the Deputy responsibilities in the absence Of the Team lead.
• Accountable for Training & mentoring of junior staff on a day-to-day basis. Monitor and share feedback on the performance Of the junior Buyers and work on the improvement plan to improve on performance.
• Lead & drive assigned Initiatives within the Teams around Category Strategies
• Take lead in driving & implementation of Automation as a part of Digital Agenda
• Represent the Team in Key & Strategic Forums and provide constructive feedback.
• You will be involved Supplier Performance Management tasks and price Negotiations. Can actively participate in running or supporting with contract Management for smaller agreements.
• Should be able to use data points to analyse & measure performance, opportunities for optimization of performance.
• Should be able to understand relevant commercial terms in the Frame Agreements to validate offers.
• Optimizing sourcing decisions by proposing alternatives in complex situations to solve vessel urgencies at the lowest cost and without excessive risk.
• Work closely with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality and share proposal around changes
• Challenge Status Quo - Involve in developing/suggesting new supplier's basis delivery experience at respective ports to expand our global coverage
• In line with market dynamics (Supply/Demand) give feedback on pricing with the preferred suppliers to improve offers and work with Category Managers for their involvement.
• Always follow the Maersk's carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.

We are looking for

This position is well-suited to an individual with strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing and influencing internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will come with:

• 6-8 years of experience in procurement domain
• A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
• Has a strong mindset with a natural focus on achieving the most cost-effective solutions for the business.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines
• Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage
• An educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Furthermore you:

• Are a self-driven team player, who understands the importance of stakeholder management, can build rapport at all levels even in challenging situations, and can encourage and influence others without authority
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Can take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.
• You can handle risks and uncertainties and are flexible in adapting when priorities change. You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and are motivated to lead change.
• Are an excellent communicator in English both in writing and in speaking.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colo