Area Supplier Operations Lead

Maersk; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Rotterdam, Netherlands seeks an experienced Area Supplier Operations Manager to lead supplier performance, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliant, cost-effective services across our logistics network.

You will build strong supplier partnerships, monitor service quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier, vendor, procurement, logistics, or transportation management.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics and logistics operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High sense of urgency, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to balance service, cost, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding and ensure alignment with company standards, processes, and tools.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, scorecards, and operational audits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring service quality, compliance, cost efficiency, and capacity utilization.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, disputes, and performance gaps through data-driven actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, sustainability, and company requirements.
• Support peak season planning and supplier readiness.
• Provide market insights and operational input to support sourcing and business decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitalization, and best practices across the supplier network.
• Project management: lead and coordinate projects end-to-end with milestones and measurable results.

Job description

Maersk in Rotterdam, Netherlands seeks an experienced Area Supplier Operations Manager to lead supplier performance, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliant, cost-effective services across our logistics network.

You will build strong supplier partnerships, monitor service quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.