Supply Chain & Proximity Manager

APM Terminals; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Proximity Buyer to join the Procurement team, supporting the Maersk Tanker Fleet. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills to influence relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

With 4+ years in procurement or supply chain, you will manage end-to-end processes, conduct RFQs, and drive cost-effective, compliant sourcing in a dynamic marine environment.

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or sourcing.
• Experience in planning and supply chain management within an international matrix organization.
• Self-driven team player with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines.
• Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end demand-to-delivery process for a fleet of vessels.
• Run RFQs with non-contracted suppliers to secure optimal deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with procurement category strategies for vessel needs.
• Build relationships with superintendents, vessel crews, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Drive supply chain excellence by identifying process improvements and optimizations.
• Support vessel budget utilization through commercially sound sourcing decisions.
• Analyse operational and procurement data to monitor performance.
• Contribute supplier feedback to support category strategies and supplier development.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Maritime industry experience

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Proximity Buyer to join our Procurement team, supporting the Maersk Tanker Fleet. This role is well-suited to an individual with strong interpersonal skills who can develop and influence relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

Join a role where your decisions have a direct impact on vessel operations around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges in a dynamic and changing marine environment. Additionally, you get to build strong stakeholder relationships and make tangible differences every day. You'll experience the best of both worlds: the global scale, career opportunities, and resources of Maersk, combined with the close-knit, agile, and collaborative environment of the Maersk Tankers business. Here, you'll be empowered to take ownership, influence outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement in an international setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end demand-to-delivery process for an allocated fleet of vessels, ensuring the 4R Principle - Right Price, Right Place, Right Time, and Right Quantity.
• Running RFQs with non-contracted suppliers to secure optimal deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with procurement category strategies while supporting vessel-specific operational requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with superintendents, vessel crews, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges efficiently.
• Drive supply chain excellence by identifying process improvements and optimization opportunities across systems and stakeholders.
• Support effective vessel budget utilization through commercially sound sourcing decisions.
• Analyse operational and procurement data to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute with supplier feedback to support category strategies and supplier development initiatives across the Marine Procurement department.

What We're Looking For

More than 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or sourcing. Proven track record in planning and supply chain management within an international matrix organization. Experience in the maritime industry will be considered an advantage. Self-driven team player with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to build rapport at all levels. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines. Comfortable handling risks, uncertainties, and changing priorities. Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

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Company Description

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.