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Category Buyer - Consumables A.P. Moller Maersk

5.0 - 7.0 years

6 - 8 Lacs

Mumbai

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What we offer: This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other. 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 through daily interactions and addressing their concerns in a timely manner. Actively involved in supporting 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 suggest improvements and ensure compliance. Support and provide inputs around assigned team Initiatives around Category Strategies. Actively drive & support in implementing automation as part of the Digital Agenda. Represent the Team in Key & Strategic Forums and provide constructive feedback. Responsible for Training & mentoring of junior staff on a day-to-day basis. 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 analyze & 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 suppliers 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 Maersks 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: 5-7 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. Strong 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.

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