Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with key stakeholders for global and local vendors.
• Source, evaluate, and select vendors for container terminal and port marine services procurement via RFQs, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to sustainability procurement guidelines.
• Conduct total cost analysis, monitor rebates, discounts, volume, and trend reporting, as well as budgeting.
• Analyze business performance to provide insightful data for effective decision-making.
• Monitor procurement KPIs for agency performance, collaborating with agencies to achieve and improve these KPIs.
• Engage with vendors and agencies to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Manage vendor agreements and liaise with internal teams (operations, marine insurance, legal, trade, network) for contract reviews.
• Actively participate in projects, including preparation of presentation materials.
• Identify cost anomalies and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement costs.
• Develop and introduce dashboards for cost visualization to aid in decision-making.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Degree in Maritime Studies or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a shipping line environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience in compliance and sustainability procurement.

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