Procurement Specialist (Land Transportation)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives
Optimize procurement spend and drive cost efficiencies through detailed market and cost analysis.
Contract & Supplier Management
Negotiate tariffs contracts and service terms to ensure value delivery and service excellence.
Manage vendor relationships including performance evaluation and strategic alignment.
Draft contracts in collaboration with Area Legal experts and ensure proper onboarding/offboarding of suppliers.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with internal teams (Sales Product and Operations) to integrate procurement strategies with broader business goals.
Support business growth by developing smart commercially viable solutions.
Performance & Compliance
Define and monitor KPIs focused on total cost of ownership service quality delivery performance and supplier compliance.
Conduct supply risk analysis and develop Total Value Ownership models.
Ensure adherence to Maersks global and local policies procurement guidelines and business principles.
Innovation & Sustainability
Drive sustainable and profitable growth through best-in-class sourcing practices and supplier innovation.
Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
Requirements
Regional Expertise: 3 years of proven experience managing transportation and logistics operations across the Andean region with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and regulatory environments.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is highly desirable.
Education: Bachelors degree in Procurement Supply Chain Logistics Industrial Engineering or International Trade. A Masters degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a plus.
Procurement & Negotiation Skills: Strong capabilities in supplier negotiation tariff management and contract execution. Procurement experience is highly valued.
Analytical Strength: Strong numerical and analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail; capable of conducting cost analysis market assessments and performance evaluations.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when developing sourcing solutions and driving procurement initiatives.
Influence & Change Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change across diverse business units.
Collaboration & Communication: Positive proactive and collaborative attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Team-Oriented: Natural inclination toward teamwork and cross-functional collaboration fostering a culture of shared success.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries
