Ocean Contract Management Senior Specialist

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai, India is seeking a Senior Tender Management Specialist to support area sales and coordinate tender processes across customers. The role requires 2–5 years in tender management, freight pricing, or related fields, with strong Excel skills and fluent English.

You will negotiate, prepare pricing proposals, and maintain contracts, working night shifts (6 PM–3 AM) from Chennai. Immediate joiners preferred; best-fit candidates will demonstrate stakeholder collaboration and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Tender Management, Freight Pricing, Quotations or Tender Bidding.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work night shifts in Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Handle all negotiation rounds of tender for customer segmentations.
• Drive analytical projects to support tender management and improve quality.
• Produce Tender Strategy analyses to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Support nomination collection and contract maintenance databases.
• Prepare negotiation packages and assist in performance reporting.

Skills

Tender management

Freight pricing

Excel

English proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Ocean contract Management Sr specialistThis position will support the Area Sales team and center trade and marketing teams to manage and grow assigned accounts in line with organizational strategy, goals, policies and processes.This position will be responsible for managing Tenders customers globally. This will include Quoting, tendering, contract maintenance, coordinating on disputes, IQ.Will act as a single point of contact for all sales account owners / customer service teams and own the account from GSC.At Maersk , we are a global leader in integrated logistics, pioneering the industry for over a century. Our commitment to innovation and transformation continuously redefines the boundaries of what’s possible—setting new benchmarks for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning , and strive to ensure our people reflect the customers we proudly serve. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade.Join us as we leverage cutting-edge technologies and create global opportunities. Let’s sail together towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.Purpose of the role:Looking for candidates with 2-5 years of experience in Tender Management, Freight Pricing, Quotations, Contract Management, or Tender Bidding within the Logistics, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Supply Chain industry . The role involves preparing and managing customer tenders, rate sheets, pricing proposals, and supporting commercial negotiations while coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and be comfortable working in a night shift (6 PM to 3 AM) from Chennai . Immediate joiners or candidates with a maximum 30-day notice period are preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesHandle all negotiation rounds of Tender for All Customer Segmentations requests received online.Drives analytical projects to support our tender management process and improve quality deliverables.Produces Tender Strategy analysis to facilitate coordination between TCM, Sales, Trade and Marketing.Supports collection of nominations and maintains nomination database and contractsSupports the strategy team on commitment compliance reporting andgovernance.Prepares Negotiation Package for customers.Supports in measuring customer performance, Salesforce.com updates and reportingSupports projects and ad hoc initiatives within TCM.Who we are looking forMaster’s or bachelor’s degree from recognized university.Minimum 3 years of experience in Customer Service, Tender, Sales and Performance ManagementThe position requires excellent English in written and verbal communication skills.Good presentation and excellent Microsoft excel skills.Ability to work under pressure - with high sense of urgencyDetail oriented - ability to perform processes as per pre-defined designWith strong Customer Service MindsetWilling to learn and adapt to new challengesMulti-tasking ability and should be able grasp quickly.Basic knowledge on shipping, quotes / tenders is an advantage.Must have a critical analytical skills / foresee challenges.QualificationsGraduate of any bachelor's degree.Fluent in English with good communication skills.What We Offer:Impact : Be part of a team that directly contributes to global operations.Opportunity : Unlock professional and personal growth through diverse career pathways.Innovation : Work with a team that embraces technology and continuous improvement.Global Exposure : Collaborate across geographies and cultures.Work-Life Balance : Flexible working arrangements to support your well-beingMaersk 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, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] .