Global Port & Cargo Procurement Director | Hybrid, Lysaker

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Viken; Hybrid; NOK 1,600,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group in Lysaker, Norway is seeking a Director Port & Cargo Procurement to lead a global team and drive the category strategy for port and cargo services. The role is hybrid and based in Lysaker with a local contract.

You will shape value across demand, sourcing models, and supplier partnerships, while partnering with Shipping Services to deliver improved cost, service quality and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within strategic procurement or commercial management.
• Strong experience in category strategy, sourcing, negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience leading and developing teams across geographies and cultures.
• Intellectually curious and data-driven with a broad commercial mindset.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; shipping/ports experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Port & Cargo Procurement team across geographies.
• Shape and execute category strategies for the Port & Cargo portfolio.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations and contract management.
• Build transparency across spend, supplier performance and demand using data and market insights.
• Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and performance management.
• Partner with Shipping Services and stakeholders to improve commercial and operational solutions.

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group in Lysaker, Norway is seeking a Director Port & Cargo Procurement to lead a global team and drive the category strategy for port and cargo services. The role is hybrid and based in Lysaker with a local contract.

You will shape value across demand, sourcing models, and supplier partnerships, while partnering with Shipping Services to deliver improved cost, service quality and operational reliability.