Regional Head of Procurement, First Mile, Rail & Depots

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility and continuously setting new standards for efficiency sustainability and excellence.

We believe in the power of diversity collaboration and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100000 employees across 130 countries we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

What we Offer:

• Global Reach Local Impact: Thrive in a role with international scope contributing to projects that shape global trade.

• Inclusive and Dynamic Culture: Join a team where diversity is strength fostering an environment rich in personal and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a compensation package matching your role as a leading industry player complemented by best-in-class benefits and talent development programs recognized worldwide.

About the role:

The Regional Head of Procurement First Mile Rail & Depots is responsible for driving cost leadership advancing sustainability and enabling profitable growth across Landside Transportation and Depot operationsincluding Container Drayage Storage Rail and Chassis across the USA Canada and Mexico.

This leader will partner closely with Regional and Area stakeholders to ensure procurement efforts fully align with the commercial strategy and the companys sustainability commitments. Key value drivers include securing capacity at bestofmarket rates delivering high service performance and customer satisfaction and maintaining strict adherence to Safety and ESG requirements.

A core element of the role is developing a transportation assetright strategy including optimizing the electric vehicle (EV) fleet and charging infrastructure sourcing lowemission transport services and defining the optimal mix of owned assets subhaulers and owneroperators to support scale resilience and cost competitiveness.

The Head of Procurement will be accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies establishing a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework and shaping a supplier ecosystem that delivers reliability innovation and environmental sustainability.

This highimpact role is part of the Regional L&S Procurement Leadership Team and will champion new technologies that build scalability enhance visibility and strengthen compliance across First Mile and Depots.

In this role you will:

• Create and execute a procurement strategy that enables profitable growth across all products in scope.

• Drive collaboration with Product and Operations to price and develop competitive and reliable supply chain solutions.

• Develop a strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program to foster loyalty and drive joint value creation.

• Manage vendor performance in close partnership with Operations.

• Provide spend visibility and market intelligence to support procurement initiatives and gotomarket strategies.

• Build the annual procurement Gameplan and ensure value delivery with clear P&L impact.

• Drive deflationary Unit Cost (UC) improvements and proactively work to grow and enhance profit margins.

• Coordinate Request for Quotation (RFQ) events and vendor selection in partnership with local and regional stakeholders.

• Build ShouldCost models and external benchmarks to support cost leadership.

• Support the Investment Proposal (IP) process to manage capital investments within scope of responsibility.

• Ensure the highest levels of service quality and safety.

• Lead the implementation of new digital sourcing and contract management tools.

• Promote datadriven decisionmaking and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) mindset.

• Foster high levels of employee engagement and a strong sense of belonging.

• Develop a talent management and capabilitybuilding program including robust onboarding and training plans.

• Build a strong operating system to manage performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead by example and champion Maersks core values and winning behaviors.

• Ensure adherence to Global Procurement guidelines and COMIT rules.

• Drive compliance and Sustainable Procurement (SP) practices throughout the ProcuretoPay process.

• Lead strategic projects as assigned by senior leadership.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree required; graduate degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation logistics or supply chain.

• Proven experience in procurement strategic sourcing and vendor management.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver business outcomes within a matrixed organization.

• Proven enterpriselevel leadership experience.

• Strategic analytical and datadriven mindset.

• Strong customercentric orientation with a focus on service excellence.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock global opportunities. Together lets sail towards a brighter more sustainable future with Maersk.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $150000 - $190000 USD*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance Paid Time Off and 401k Match.

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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