Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and manage relationships with key stakeholders for global and local vendors.
- Source, evaluate, and select vendors for container terminal and port marine services procurement via RFQs, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to sustainability procurement guidelines.
- Conduct total cost analysis, monitor rebates, discounts, volume, and trend reporting, as well as budgeting.
- Analyze business performance to provide insightful data for effective decision-making.
- Monitor procurement KPIs for agency performance, collaborating with agencies to achieve and improve these KPIs.
- Engage with vendors and agencies to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Manage vendor agreements and liaise with internal teams (operations, marine insurance, legal, trade, network) for contract reviews.
- Actively participate in projects, including preparation of presentation materials.
- Identify cost anomalies and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement costs.
- Develop and introduce dashboards for cost visualization to aid in decision-making.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Degree in Maritime Studies or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a shipping line environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
- Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Experience in compliance and sustainability procurement.
