Senior Category Buyer

A.P. Moller Maersk; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A.P. Moller Maersk in Mumbai seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for Maersk Line vessels. You will lead RFQ processes, ensure timely payments, and drive cost-efficient, compliant procurement across functions.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, and mentoring junior staff, with Marine industry exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in procurement domain.
• Experience planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
• Strong focus on cost-effective solutions for the business.
• Excellent time management and prioritization under tight timelines.
• Marine industry experience is a plus.
• Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility for demand to delivery for Maersk Line vessels.
• Run RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
• Follow Procure to Pay process for timely vendor payments and handle invoices with discrepancies.
• Drive stakeholder management and propose solutions in complex situations.
• Utilize IT platforms to gain insights and optimize processes.
• Monitor operational performance and assist with reporting.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Team Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Lead category strategies and initiatives; drive automation and digital agenda.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Engineering or MSc in Supply Chain

Job description

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.