Procurement Manager, MGF

APM Terminals; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10%)

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Procurement Manager for Maersk Ground Freight to support a growing final mile delivery network in Hazelwood, MO. The role blends strategic sourcing, capacity procurement, business development, and stakeholder management to secure independent delivery partners and meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include recruiting partners, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and driving cost optimization while maintaining service levels for peak

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, carrier sourcing, transportation, logistics, recruiting, or supplier management.
• Experience building and managing networks of independent contractors, carriers, or service providers.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Ability to proactively generate and develop new supplier relationships.
• Experience within final mile, home delivery, transportation, or logistics environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven individual capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, qualify, and onboard independent delivery partners to support final mile operations.
• Develop sourcing strategies to expand local carrier networks and improve market coverage.
• Build long-term relationships with independent haulers and delivery teams to ensure sustainable capacity.
• Manage recruitment pipelines and onboarding activities for new delivery partners.
• Negotiate competitive rates, service agreements, and operating terms with independent contractors and delivery partners.
• Ensure supplier compliance with operational, insurance, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising service levels.
• Analyze market capacity, service requirements, and operational trends to develop sourcing strategies.
• Monitor KPIs related to capacity utilization, service quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives for peak and seasonal demand periods.
• Utilize data to drive decision-making and continuously improve supplier performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Customer Experience, and Leadership teams to understand capacity needs and operational priorities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Carrier sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Manager – Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) to support our expanding final mile delivery network. This role combines strategic sourcing, capacity procurement, business development, and stakeholder management to ensure we have the right independent delivery partners in place to meet customer demand. Your work will directly impact customer experience, delivery performance, and network scalability.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on one of Maersk’s fastest‑growing final mile operations
• High visibility across Operations, Procurement, Customer Success, and Leadership teams
• Dynamic role combining procurement, sourcing, capacity planning, and business development
• Exposure to strategic projects focused on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and network growth

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, qualify, and onboard independent delivery partners to support final mile operations
• Develop sourcing strategies to expand local carrier networks and improve market coverage
• Build long‑term relationships with independent haulers and delivery teams to ensure sustainable capacity
• Manage recruitment pipelines and onboarding activities for new delivery partners
• Negotiate competitive rates, service agreements, and operating terms with independent contractors and delivery partners
• Ensure supplier compliance with operational, insurance, safety, and contractual requirements
• Manage vendor performance and develop corrective action plans when necessary
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising service levels
• Analyze market capacity, service requirements, and operational trends to develop sourcing strategies
• Monitor KPIs related to capacity utilization, service quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
• Support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives for peak and seasonal demand periods
• Utilize data to drive decision‑making and continuously improve supplier performance
• Partner closely with Operations, Customer Experience, and Leadership teams to understand capacity needs and operational priorities
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor on carrier availability, sourcing strategy, and market intelligence
• Support customer‑facing discussions related to capacity, service quality, and operational improvements when required

Who We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, carrier sourcing, transportation, logistics, recruiting, or supplier management
• Experience building and managing networks of independent contractors, carriers, or service providers
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to proactively generate and develop new supplier relationships
• Experience within final mile, home delivery, transportation, or logistics environments preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self‑driven individual capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with transportation systems, procurement platforms, and sourcing tools preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Role Details

Location: Hazelwood, Missouri

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary Range: $94,000 – $104,000 annually

Bonus: 10% annual bonus opportunity

Travel: Travel within the region as needed to support recruiting, onboarding, and supplier development activities

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

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