Global Terminal Procurement Leader

CU LINES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CU LINES PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned Global Terminal Procurement Lead to shape and execute procurement strategies across the port network.

You will lead negotiations, align with Legal, and drive value through cost optimization and performance standards. The role requires 8+ years in maritime procurement, strong leadership, and ability to manage multinational stakeholders. You will steer supplier relationships, benchmark tariffs, and implement governance with clear KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime or related discipline with 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in container shipping, terminal procurement, port operations or strategic sourcing with proven leadership.
• Strong knowledge of global container terminal operations, terminal tariffs, port costs, and commercial contracting.
• Proven track record in complex commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and delivering measurable procurement savings.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial analysis, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities in a multinational, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills with senior management and multi-region stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global terminal procurement strategies, policies, and commercial frameworks.
• Lead strategic negotiations with global terminal operators on charges, tariffs, volume commitments, service agreements, and other commercial terms.
• Develop negotiation strategies based on volume forecasts, port competitiveness, alternative terminal options, market benchmarks and other commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain strategic global terminal supplier portfolio, categorizing terminal operators according to strategic importance, commercial competitiveness, geographic coverage, and operational performance.
• Work closely with Legal and relevant business functions to ensure contracts clearly define pricing, service obligations, performance standards, liability, dispute resolution, and termination rights.
• Drive terminal cost optimization, savings initiatives, tariff benchmarking and procurement efficiency across the global port network.
• Manage strategic relationships with key terminal operators and oversee contract performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with Network Planning, Operations, Finance, Legal, and regional teams to align procurement decisions with network requirements and operational performance.
• Monitor terminal market trends, supplier risks, and commercial developments to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Establish procurement governance, performance KPIs and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, including strategic sourcing, commercial analysis, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Perform anyother duties and responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Skills

Container shipping

Terminal procurement

Port operations

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime or related discipline

Job description

CU LINES PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned Global Terminal Procurement Lead to shape and execute procurement strategies across the port network.

You will lead negotiations, align with Legal, and drive value through cost optimization and performance standards. The role requires 8+ years in maritime procurement, strong leadership, and ability to manage multinational stakeholders. You will steer supplier relationships, benchmark tariffs, and implement governance with clear KPIs.