Senior Category Buyer- Mumbai Fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Mumbai seeks a procurement leader with 6-8 years experience to manage end-to-end sourcing for Maersk Line vessels, driving 4R principles and cost optimization.

You will run RFQs, handle PTP, manage supplier performance, and mentor juniors, while collaborating with Master data teams and category managers to drive digital initiatives.

Strong English, engineering or supply chain Master's preferred; marine industry background is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of procurement experience in international settings.
• Proven track record in cost optimisation and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in marine/logistics industry is a plus.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end demand-to-delivery for Maersk Line vessels and ensure Right price, Right Place, Right Time, Right Quantity.
• Run RFQ processes with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
• Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to vendors and manage invoices.
• Drive stakeholder management with technical organizations and propose solutions in complex situations.
• Be well-versed with IT platforms to optimize processes and ensure compliance.
• Drive and monitor operational performance of the team and assist Team Lead with reporting.
• Lead initiatives around category strategies and automation as part of the digital agenda.
• Mentor junior staff and provide feedback for performance improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Contract & supplier management

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Education

Engineering degree

Masters in Supply Chain

Job description

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, 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.

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