Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer’s supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: L&S Nigeria Procurement Manager
Job Requisition ID: R136964
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Working as an L&S Procurement Manager you will be mainly responsible for managing a portfolio in Nigeria spanning multiple categories (trucking, customs house brokerage, warehousing, depots, equipment maintenance and repair, rail etc.)
Driving Maersk’s vision of becoming a global integrator of container logistics and growing the company’s L&S footprint in Nigeria.
Managing your own work module independently, while being part of a team
Solving problems in a structured and analytical manner
Conducting tenders and negotiations independently
Managing internal and external stakeholder relations
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
In possession of a tertiary purchasing qualification (supply chain or purchasing) is preferred.
At least +10 years of experience in procurement or business development at a multi-national company
At least 5 years of experience in a management position
Outstanding professional performance
Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and to support team goals
Ability to work in ambiguous contexts and quickly adapt without losing speed or executional focus
Seek new opportunities with the customer in mind and be open to and listen to new ideas and different perspectives
Strong independent drive to achieve success in your work
Results driven and action orientated individual
Extensive knowledge and understanding of customer business from an L&S perspective, supply chain and financial insights.
Enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
Strategic mind-set and an ability to create seamless and creative solutions to challenging goals
Strong personal impact with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven outstanding negotiation skills and ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders and build meaningful relationships in order to grow the L&S landscape.
Aptitude for leadership and inspiring others to excel
What we Offer
A unique opportunity for personal and professional development in a team of 11 professionals managing a portfolio of ~86m USD per year
A procurement career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
Ability to get familiarized working in and within Africa, while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
An international team with likeminded young top performers
Diverse project portfolio and ability to see end-to-end procurement cycle
Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
Senior management exposure from day one
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