Assistant Manager - Procurement

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Shanghai (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a commercially driven procurement professional focused on packaging and consumables to drive category strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and sourcing excellence in support of our 3PL operations.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 5+ years of procurement experience, with strong English communication, knowledge of packaging materials, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement or sourcing, preferably in 3PL/logistics or packaging.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and cost drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for packaging and consumables.
• Drive supplier development and negotiate favorable terms.
• Lead cost optimization and savings initiatives.
• Provide sourcing excellence for 3PL operations.
• Translate operational needs into procurement solutions.
• Collaborate with regional teams across functions.

Skills

Packaging expertise

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Data analysis

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong expertise in packaging and consumables to drive category strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and sourcing excellence in support of our 3PL operations.

Job requirements for the Assistant Manager position:

• Strong expertise in consumables, particularly packaging materials, with solid knowledge of packaging specifications, cost structures, and key cost drivers. A strong supplier network in packaging and consumables is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong cost awareness and analytical capability, with hands‑on experience in cost breakdown, benchmarking, cost optimization, and savings initiatives.
• Ability to analyze market, supplier, and pricing data and translate insights into actionable sourcing recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Agile, adaptable, and results‑oriented, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Good understanding of the 3PL industry, operational models, and business requirements, with the ability to translate operational needs into effective procurement solutions.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement/sourcing experience, preferably within the 3PL, logistics, FMCG, packaging, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing indirect materials and consumables, with strong knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in packaging materials; experience in cartons, plastic packaging, pallets, labels, tapes, protective packaging, or other warehouse consumables is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional and regional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI for data analysis and reporting is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, problem‑solving skills, and ownership mindset.

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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