Senior Category Buyer- Mumbai Fleet

Overview

Senior Category Buyer responsible for end-to-end demand-to-delivery for an allocated set of Maersk Line vessels, managing supplier sourcing, pricing and performance under the procurement framework.

What you'll do

• Take end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling of the entire demand-to-delivery process for allocated 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 (PTP) process 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.
• Operate IT platforms and systems with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools, using process insights to improve and optimize processes and ensure compliance.
• Drive and monitor operational performance of the team and assist the Team Lead with operational reporting tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership 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 junior Buyers' performance 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 or support contract management for smaller agreements.
• Use data points to analyse and measure performance and 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.
• An 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.
• An 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 communication in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Experience in the marine industry.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India (400079).