Maersk Is Hiring Assistant Logistics & Services Procurement Manager, Are you ready to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment that enables global trade every day?
The Eastern Africa Area (EAA) Procurement team, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist. This role will be responsible for executing sourcing activities related to Warehousing, Distribution, Cold Storage, Container Depots, Landside Transport, and Customs House Brokerage.
What We Offer
At Maersk, the world is your workplace. You will be part of a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We value individual performance within professional teams, supported by our distinctive values. To us, teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the belief that we achieve more when we pull together.
We strive for ethical competition in the marketplace, making our name synonymous with credibility and value as a business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we prepare for the future, always keeping in mind that our customers and competitors are key to our growth. We hold ourselves accountable, ensuring transparency in everything we do. Uprightness and Our Employees guide us in creating an inspiring and challenging work environment.
At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job, irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Procurement Activities:
- Collaborate with leadership to manage day-to-day procurement tasks, ensuring every dollar spent is spent professionally.
- Lead market engagement efforts to source cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality procurement solutions.
- Conduct market tests (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and analyze vendor products to secure the best deal.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers, ensuring annual comparisons to optimize procurement value.
- Manage vendor relationships, resolving grievances or claims.
Category Focus Areas:
- Third-party warehousing & cold storage
- Industrial real estate for self-managed sites
- OPEX and CAPEX items for self-managed sites (e.g., material handling equipment, racking & mezzanines, third-party labor, security services, etc.)
- Middle and final-mile distribution services
- Container depots & related services
- First-mile land side transport (road, rail, barge)
- Depot & facilities management
- Customs House Brokerage
Procurement Strategy Execution:
- Implement category strategies for the listed areas, informed by market intelligence and cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and execute Maersk’s procurement strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Provide necessary support for customer tenders, ensuring timely submissions.
- Leverage global procurement processes, tools, and teams to drive cost leadership and best-in-class supplier performance.
- Assist in implementing change management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel:
- Travel within the EAA area (self-managed sites and supplier locations) as required by business needs.
Who We Are Looking For
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience.
- Knowledge of best-in-class procurement practices, particularly in logistics, is highly preferred.
- Strong professional performance with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Experience in team and project management, driving end-to-end sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience in formulating and presenting sourcing strategies and process recommendations to leadership.
Key Skills:
- Strong communication, planning, and prioritization skills, managing work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to solve problems in a structured and analytical manner.
- A general understanding of finance and accounting principles, with the ability to interpret financial data for decision-making. Maersk Is Hiring Assistant Logistics & Services Procurement Manager
We are looking for a results-driven individual with a positive, can-do attitude, and high business acumen. This individual should demonstrate resilience, ownership, and accountability for their responsibilities.
Interpersonal Skills for Success:
- Assertive communication and excellent stakeholder management skills to navigate both internal and external departments across various levels.
- Ability to operate in an environment with ambitious goals and shifting priorities, translating these into tangible deliverables.
- Proficiency in planning, execution, and successful delivery of tasks and projects within established timelines.
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Maersk: Diversity & Inclusion
Maersk is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We embrace different styles of thinking and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need special assistance or accommodations during the application process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
