Senior Category Buyer - Technical Spares

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.
• Support Stakeholders with technical organizations through daily interactions and addressing their concerns in a timely manner. Must have the sense of urgency to address all pressing matters with key stakeholders.
• To be familiar with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools and ensure Process compliance.
• Support Senior Buyers in driving the operational Performance of the Team
• Share inputs towards assigned team Initiatives around Category Strategies. Should be keen on learning and acquiring right skill set.
• Support with implementing automation as part of the Digital Agenda.
• Support Senior colleagues with Supplier Performance Management tasks.
• Share inputs with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality.
• Assist Senior colleagues with the transactional support around Team initiatives & drives.
• 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:

• 2-4 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