Ocean Contract Management Team Leader GCA

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Ocean Contract Management Team Leader to drive long-term tender management and contract filing. You will lead a global team, ensure timely quotations, and continuously improve processes using RCA insights and automation.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership experience, a background in shipping or logistics, and strong English communication skills. On-site work in Estancia, Pasig City, Philippines is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience with performance & change management.
• Background in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in Tender process and/or Athena system is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term tender management and contract filing across rounds.
• Ensure timely, accurate tender quotations and filings.
• Drive process improvement through RCA learnings and automation.
• Engage stakeholders globally and align across teams.
• Develop team capability and engagement through coaching.
• Maintain compliance with global standards and customer focus.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Tender management

Contract filing

Customer-centric

Data analytics

Automation

Enterprise thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Athena system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.

Ocean Contract Management Team Leader, GCA

Leads long-term tender management processes to ensure timely, accurate execution and continuous improvement of tender and contract filing activities.

Accountabilities

• Accurate and timely execution of long-term tender quotations and customer nomination contract filings across all rounds.
• Continuous improvement of tender and filing processes through RCA learnings, performance management, and technology engagement.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and transparent communication to ensure alignment across areas and global teams.
• Talent management and development of team members to build capability and engagement.

Critical Tasks

• Prepare and align tender season plans with areas, ensuring resource readiness and timely execution.
• Manage tender quotations and customer nomination filings with speed and quality across all rounds.
• Conduct RCA for delays and IQ issues, capturing learnings and implementing corrective actions.
• Partner with FPO and platform teams to support system and process rollouts for automation and standardization.
• Maintain compliance with global standards and ensure customer-centric execution of tender processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.

Capabilities

• Team leadership with ability to engage, coach, and develop talent.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for global collaboration.
• Deep understanding of tender management processes and contract filing requirements.
• Customer-centric mindset with sense of urgency and accountability. Analytical and tech-savvy approach to leverage data and automation for process improvement.
• Enterprise thinking to balance regional/area priorities with global standards.

Performance Measures

Specific

• Accuracy and timeliness of tender quotations and filings.
• Reduction in IQ impact and improvement in process quality.
• Successful implementation of process standardization and automation initiatives.

Shared

• NPS
• IQ
• Engagement and development of team members.

Who are we looking for:

• With 2 years and up leadership experience, performance and change management.
• Relevant background in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations.
• Exposure to project management and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the Tender process and/or Athena system is highly preferred; at least 1 year of relevant exposure is an advantage.
• Bachelors Degree graduate.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Amenable to a day shift schedule and full on-site work arrangement
• Open to work in Estancia, Pasig City.

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.

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