Global Port & Cargo Procurement Leader

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking an experienced, data-driven procurement leader to steer the global Port & Cargo Procurement team. You will manage a USD 600 million annual spend across stevedoring, towage, pilotage and related port services, leading a multinational team.

You will shape category strategies, drive value through sourcing, contracts and supplier partnerships, and collaborate with Shipping Services to deliver superior commercial and operational results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, category management 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 beyond sourcing/negotiation.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience from shipping, ports or terminals is strongly preferred.
• Experience creating value in markets with limited competition is an advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Port & Cargo Procurement team across geographies.
• Shape and execute category strategies across the Port & Cargo portfolio.
• Identify value across demand, buying approaches and commercial terms to improve cost, service quality and port call performance.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations and contract management.
• Build transparency across spend, supplier performance and demand using data and market insights.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Shipping Services and other stakeholders to develop better commercial and operational solutions.
• Shape future ways of working within Port & Cargo Procurement.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Geographic leadership

Data-driven

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Port/Shipping experience

Competitive markets

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Business or Economics

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking an experienced, data-driven procurement leader to steer the global Port & Cargo Procurement team. You will manage a USD 600 million annual spend across stevedoring, towage, pilotage and related port services, leading a multinational team.

You will shape category strategies, drive value through sourcing, contracts and supplier partnerships, and collaborate with Shipping Services to deliver superior commercial and operational results.