We are looking for a self-driven and experienced Senior Manager, Termianl Procurement for one of our
shipping clients. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the company operates terminals costeffectively and sustainably while managing risks and fostering improvements in vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Business Administration, Supply Chain
Management, or a related field. He/She should also have a proven track record with at least 8 relevant
years of experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement:
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and negotiations for terminals, including global terminal operators.
• Manage and develop relationships with vendors for optimal performance, follow-up and negotiate contracts to ensure reasonable and compliant terms and conditions for cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and conduct market intelligence and analysis to assess potential suppliers and their capabilities.
• Engage internal stakeholders to understand network and service requirements and ensure alignment.
Supplier and Risk Management:
• Conduct constant performance reviews of terminal vendors to ensure quality and reliability, including audit checks on-site.
• Ensure adequate resource allocation for vessels in terminals.
• Identify inefficiencies and assess potential operational risks by terminals that do not align with service level agreements and codes of conduct.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Be familiar with local regulations to mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.
Sustainability Procurement:
• Familiarize with approaches and company policies on sustainable procurement, which may directly or indirectly affect meeting scorecards.
• Identify and support improvements in existing procurement processes while considering sustainable developments and practices that contribute positively to the company.
Cost Efficiency:
• Regularly review areas of focus, including joint efforts with local Ops leads to identify costefficiency initiatives.
• Prioritize and reduce non-essential costs through internal streamlining or external partnerships with vendors.
• Identify system/process misalignments to streamline and drive cost standardization.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8-10 years) in terminal operations or procurement.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive informed decision making.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] .
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!
