Area Leader of Procurement Operations

hace 3 semanas

Madrid, Madrid, España A.P. Moller - Maersk A tiempo completo

About the Role



The Area Head of L&S Procurement is responsible for overseeing procurement spend for Spain, France, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. This role involves managing and developing the procurement team, collaborating closely with Maersk's Product team, Transported by Maersk, Contract Logistics Delivery Teams, and the commercial organization to drive organizational transformation and support commercial growth objectives.

### Key Responsibilities


  • Manage the Area Procurement team, including team members in various offices across the region.
  • Work closely in a matrix organization to harmonize Area procurement efforts and collaborate with the regional procurement manager and Centre Procurement teams.
  • Partner with the Area Product, Sales, Service Delivery, and finance teams on long-term game plans, mapping Joint Cost Plan initiatives across the area organization, including growth projects, to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs, customer experience, and operational execution.
  • Lead negotiations, hold senior supplier relationships, and coordinate Service Level Agreements between Maersk and its partners.
  • Accountable for integrating Maersk Contract Management frameworks to ensure compliance and best-in-class supplier performance.
  • Drive a strong digital footprint, collaborating with the digital procurement team, and ensure this is translated in engagement with suppliers and Area business plans.
  • Perform continuous improvement on supplier market analytics, organizing market intelligence, and creating a competitive edge for Maersk's book of business through effective supply chains with suppliers.
  • Cooperate closely with colleagues between the Area and the Ocean setup in the Area/Region.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with product, commercial, and area directors, supporting regional strategy through Area plans.


### Requirements


  • Extensive experience in supply chain management, contract logistics, land and intermodal transportation, warehousing and distribution, 3PL/4PL, fulfillment services, and procurement.
  • Strong leadership skills, digital expertise, market knowledge, and awareness of cost drivers.
  • A degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Direct leadership experience.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.
  • Ability to constructively challenge and bring change to drive value for the business and cost-out initiatives to ensure top-quartile performance in the markets we operate.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Power BI, and ERP.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at different levels of seniority, both within and outside Maersk.
  • Ability to forge strong vendor relationships within the scope of authority and develop strategic supplier relationship management programs.
  • Teamwork and collaboration are natural behaviors.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Work well under pressure and short timelines.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English. French skills also an advantage.
  • Ability to travel to strategic vendor sites, owned assets, and other areas of strategic relevance.

A.P. Moller - Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, embracing different styles of thinking. A.P. Moller - Maersk is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming 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.

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