Procurement Manager – eCommerce Last Mile

APM Terminals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Procurement Manager, eCommerce Last Mile, to shape our sourcing and supplier relationships across transportation, fulfillment, and final-mile delivery services. This individual contributor role collaborates with Product Management, Operations, Commercial, Pricing, Finance and Legal to build a scalable, customer-focused logistics network.

You will lead negotiations, develop TCO models, and drive supplier performance with analytics and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, transportation, logistics, supplier management, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience within eCommerce, parcel, last-mile delivery, fulfillment, or technology-enabled logistics environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical capabilities, including experience developing business cases and TCO models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and drive alignment.
• Strong technology orientation with experience leveraging digital platforms, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support the growth, profitability, and scalability of Maersk's eCommerce and Last Mile product portfolio.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and relationship management activities across key service categories.
• Conduct commercial negotiations for transportation rates, service agreements, Statements of Work, and other supplier contracts.
• Build Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost models, and business cases to support sourcing decisions and value creation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop competitive, scalable, customer-focused logistics solutions.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve procurement effectiveness, visibility, and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

eCommerce logistics

Last-mile delivery

Technology-enabled solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, IT, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Maersk

At Maersk, we’re transforming global supply chains through end-to-end integrated logistics. As a global leader in connecting and simplifying trade, we help businesses move goods seamlessly across ocean, air, landside transportation, and warehousing, all supported by cutting edge technology and an extensive global network. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and able to be themselves. Our team members come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value the unique strengths each person contributes. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

About the role

As the Procurement Manager, eCommerce Last Mile, you will play a critical role in shaping Maersk's eCommerce product offering by developing and executing sourcing and supplier relationship strategies across transportation, fulfillment, sortation, labeling, and final-mile delivery services. Working closely with Product Management, Operations, Commercial, Pricing, Finance, and Legal teams, you will build and manage a high-performing supplier network that supports scalable, customer-centric logistics solutions. This is a highly visible individual contributor role with significant influence on commercial outcomes, operational excellence, and profitable growth within Maersk's growing eCommerce and Last Mile business.

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a truly international company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with passionate colleagues around the world, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. Through the training and support we provide and learning on the job, you will have the chance to truly take your career all the way. Influence the strategy and growth of Maersk's eCommerce and Last Mile product portfolio. Partner with diverse global stakeholders across Product, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Procurement functions. Drive innovation through data analytics, automation, digital sourcing tools, and AI-enabled solutions. Gain exposure to complex supply chain ecosystems and strategic supplier management in a rapidly evolving logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support the growth, profitability, and scalability of Maersk's eCommerce and Last Mile product portfolio.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and relationship management activities across key service categories.
• Conduct commercial negotiations for transportation rates, service agreements, Statements of Work, and other supplier contracts.
• Build Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost models, and business cases to support sourcing decisions and value creation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop competitive, scalable, customer-focused logistics solutions.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve procurement effectiveness, visibility, and supplier performance.

Who we are looking for

We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, transportation, logistics, supplier management, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience within eCommerce, parcel, last-mile delivery, fulfillment, or technology-enabled logistics environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical capabilities, including experience developing business cases and TCO models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and drive alignment.
• Strong technology orientation with experience leveraging digital platforms, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Onsite, 5 days per week)
• Travel Expectations: Limited to moderate travel based on business needs, including supplier and stakeholder engagement.
• Salary: $110,000 - $140,000*
  *The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

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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.