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A.P. Moller - Maersk

Category Buyer - Marine Services

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mid level
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mid level
The Category Buyer will manage the demand to delivery process for service buying for Maersk vessels, handle RFQs, optimize budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and promote carbon-neutral initiatives.
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Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Who are we looking for

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree and has service procurement background. experience from Shipping, Marine workshop / O&G & Sailing experience would be an added plus.

  • Education: Any engineering.

  • Relevant work experience ranging between 2 – 5 years from a reputed organization focused towards technical management of ships and services procurement.

  • Understand stakeholder management and can build rapport even in challenging situations with a mindset for conflict resolution.

  • Preferred a broad knowledge on non purchasing and logistics subjects, e.g. technical insight, vessel operations, customs rules and regulations in the countries in which our vessels trade.

  • Agile behaviour and a Multitasker in a structured manner with an eye for the detail level necessary.

Key responsibilities

  • You will have an end to end responsibility, accountability and ownership of the entire demand to delivery process for service buying for Maersk Line vessels.

  • Running the RFQ process with service providers by applying expertise and
    knowhow for most optimal, economical and highest First Time Fix Ratio (FTFR).

  • Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.

  • Perform Stakeholder Management with technical organization through daily
    interactions and addressing their concerns in a timely manner.

  • Ensure optimum utilization of vessel budgets

  • You will be involved in key negotiations and Supplier Performance Management tasks to maximize savings and improve the service quality towards our global fleet.

  • Follow the 4R Principle – Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.

  • Involved in developing new service provider basis delivery experience at respective ports to expand our global coverage.

  • Always follow the Maersk’s carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.

  • Assist Manager with any additional task pertaining to operations as appointed.

  • To be well-versed with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools at work and be able to mentor / train team members as & when required

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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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Top Skills

It Platform/System Operation

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