Key responsibilities

- You will have an end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling entire demand to delivery process for allocated set of Maersk Line vessels and ensure the 4R Principle - Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.
- Running the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
- Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
- Drive Stakeholder Management with technical organizations and addressing their concerns in a timely manner under Procurement Framework. Proposing solutions in Case Of complex situations. Actively involved in driving SC Excellence and efficiencies with the key stakeholders.
- To be well-versed with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools and can use insights from the use of a process to improve and optimize the process and ensure compliance.
- Responsible for Driving Monitoring Operational Performance of the team.

Assist Team

Lead with Operational Reporting Tasks

- Demonstrate Leadership skills and fill in for the Deputy responsibilities in the absence Of the Team lead.
- Accountable for Training mentoring of junior staff on a day-to-day basis. Monitor and share feedback on the performance Of the junior Buyers and work on the improvement plan to improve on performance.
- Lead drive assigned Initiatives within the Teams around Category Strategies
- Take lead in driving implementation of Automation as a part of Digital Agenda
- Represent the Team in Key Strategic Forums and provide constructive feedback.
- You will be involved Supplier Performance Management tasks and price Negotiations.



Can actively participate in running or supporting with contract Management for smaller agreements.
- Should be able to use data points to analyse measure performance, opportunities for optimization of performance.
- Should be able to understand relevant commercial terms in the Frame Agreements to validate offers.
- Optimizing sourcing decisions by proposing alternatives in complex situations to solve vessel urgencies at the lowest cost and without excessive risk.
- Work closely with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality and share proposal around changes
- Challenge Status Quo - Involve in developing/suggesting new supplier's basis delivery experience at respective ports to expand our global coverage
- In line with market dynamics (Supply/Demand) give feedback on pricing with the preferred suppliers to improve offers and work with Category Managers for their involvement.
- Always follow the Maersk's carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.

We are looking for This position is well-suited to an individual with strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing and influencing internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will come with:

- 6-8 years of experience in procurement domain




- A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
- Has a strong mindset with a natural focus on achieving the most cost-effective solutions for the business.
- Robust time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines
- Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage
- An educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Furthermore you

- Are a self-driven team player, who understands the importance of stakeholder management, can build rapport at all levels even in challenging situations, and can encourage and influence others without authority
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.
- Can take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.
- You can handle risks and uncertainties and are flexible in adapting when priorities change. You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and are motivated to lead change.
- Are an excellent communicator in English both in writing and in speaking.

Role: Procurement Category Manager, Industry Type: Courier / Logistics (Logistics Tech), Department: Procurement & Supply Chain, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Procurement & Purchase Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate read more

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📌 Senior Category Buyer (Mumbai)
🏢 A.P. Moller - Maersk
📍 Mumbai