Category Buyer- Mumbai Fleet

Overview

Category Buyer role in the Mumbai Fleet team, with end-to-end responsibility for the demand-to-delivery process for an allocated set of Maersk Line vessels.

What you'll do

• Take end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling of the entire demand-to-delivery process for an allocated set of Maersk Line vessels, ensuring the 4R Principle: Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.
• Run the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
• Follow the Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
• Drive stakeholder management with technical organizations and address their concerns in a timely manner under the Procurement Framework.
• Propose solutions in complex situations.
• Actively drive SC Excellence and efficiencies with key stakeholders.
• Be well-versed with IT platform / system operation, gain maximum output of offered tools, and use insights from process use to improve and optimize the process and ensure compliance.
• Drive and monitor operational performance of the team.
• Assist the Team Lead with operational reporting tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and fill in for the Deputy responsibilities in the absence of the Team Lead.
• Train and mentor junior staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor and share feedback on the performance of junior Buyers and work on improvement plans.
• Lead and drive assigned initiatives within the team around Category Strategies.
• Take lead in driving and implementing Automation as part of the Digital Agenda.
• Represent the team in key and strategic forums and provide constructive feedback.
• Be involved in Supplier Performance Management tasks and price negotiations.
• Actively participate in running or supporting contract management for smaller agreements.
• Use data points to analyse and measure performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Understand relevant commercial terms in Frame Agreements to validate offers.
• Optimize 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 proposals around changes.
• Challenge the status quo by developing or suggesting new suppliers based on delivery experience at respective ports to expand global coverage.
• In line with market dynamics (supply/demand), give feedback on pricing with preferred suppliers to improve offers, working with Category Managers.
• Follow Maersk's carbon neutral initiative to minimize carbon emissions in supply chains.

What you'll need

• 6-8 years of experience in the procurement domain.
• A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
• 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.
• Educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing and influencing internal and external relationships.
• 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.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.
• Ability to handle risks and uncertainties and be flexible in adapting when priorities change.
• Comfort challenging the status quo and motivation to lead change.
• Excellent communicator in English, both in writing and speaking.

Nice to have

• Experience in the marine industry.