Senior Global Procurement Manager (Onsite - Charlotte)

Damco Spain SL; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Logistics & Services Procurement team in Charlotte, NC. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead sourcing initiatives across multiple categories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value, cost leadership, and profitable growth.

The role offers an opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions in a fast-paced, global logistics environment, with onsite work and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate studies preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, transportation, supply chain, logistics, forwarding, warehousing, or related industries.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present recommendations to leadership.
• Experience with Power BI and familiarity with AI tools is highly desirable.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen combined with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support business objectives and profitable growth.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management activities, and sourcing initiatives to maximize value and service performance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and external partners.
• Manage RFP events and source-to-contract activities across assigned categories and geographies.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and procurement data to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to align procurement decisions and capacity planning needs.
• Identify supply chain risks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies and supplier standards.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Excel mastery

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Strategic procurement experience

Negotiation & vendor mgmt

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Logistics & Services Procurement team in Charlotte, NC. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead sourcing initiatives across multiple categories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value, cost leadership, and profitable growth.

The role offers an opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions in a fast-paced, global logistics environment, with onsite work and a focus on