APAC Chartering & Procurement Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Singapore is seeking a senior project logistics leader to drive chartering, procurement and supplier management across Asia Pacific. You will coordinate with vessel owners, shipbrokers and carriers to secure capacity for complex project cargo and heavy-lift operations.

The role requires exceptional negotiation skills, a strong network, and the ability to work in a matrix organization across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in project logistics, chartering, vessel procurement, heavy-lift, or related sectors.
• Strong network with vessel owners, shipbrokers, carriers, and logistics providers across Asia Pacific.
• Proven experience negotiating freight, chartering, transportation, or logistics-related contracts.
• Strong understanding of project cargo, heavy-lift, breakbulk, marine transportation, and complex logistics solutions.
• Experience supporting customer tenders, project pricing, and commercial solution development.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder management capabilities in a regional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead chartering and procurement activities for project logistics opportunities across Asia Pacific.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, shipbrokers, carriers, and specialized logistics providers.
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, performance, and compliance processes.
• Maintain a robust and qualified supplier network to support project logistics requirements across the region.
• Lead commercial negotiations on freight rates, charter agreements, service contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers and carriers.
• Partner with Business Development, Product, Solution Design, and Operations teams to develop competitive and commercially attractive logistics solutions.
• Support customer tenders and project opportunities through market intelligence, supplier engagement, and procurement expertise.
• Identify cost optimization and value-creation opportunities across suppliers, routes, and transport solutions.
• Ensure adequate supplier and vessel capacity to support project execution and business growth.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service expectations.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives with key partners.
• Support the implementation of global and regional procurement initiatives within the MPL organization.
• Ensure HSSEQ requirements are embedded in supplier qualification, selection, and performance management processes.
• Promote compliance with Maersk procurement policies, governance standards, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, operational, and commercial risks associated with project logistics activities.

Skills

Project logistics

Chartering

Vessel procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Maersk in Singapore is seeking a senior project logistics leader to drive chartering, procurement and supplier management across Asia Pacific. You will coordinate with vessel owners, shipbrokers and carriers to secure capacity for complex project cargo and heavy-lift operations.

The role requires exceptional negotiation skills, a strong network, and the ability to work in a matrix organization across multiple functions.