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A.P. Moller - Maersk

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Rotterdam
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have procurement experience, strong change management skills, project management expertise, stakeholder influence, digital transformation knowledge, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will manage contracts, ensure compliance, drive performance, support renewals, optimize processes, and foster collaboration with stakeholders to maximize contract value and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Experience in procurement, business compliance and/or performance centred function
  • Strongly demonstrated change management capabilities & outcome-oriented mindset
  • Project management experience
  • Proven capacity to influence and engage senior stakeholders independently, aligning their interests with strategic goals and achieving impactful results
  • Background in digital transformation & data management
  • Ability to manage data, understand internal systems & suggest digital solutions to manage performance of feeder category on regional level
  • Experience with Procure to Pay processes is a benefit.
  • Process / continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ambassador of company values and collaboration teamwork behaviors in a visible manner.
  • Ability to exercise impact without direct authority across stakeholders.
  • Ability to constructively challenge the status quo with facts and data driven discussions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator in English
  • Extremely strong collaborator, and willing to go beyond just current job description.
  • Marine Operational Background is a benefit.
  • Experience with Digital procurement transformation is a benefit.

Responsibilities

  • The scope of responsibilities will include ownership of our key strategic & tactical contracts on communications, operationalization, performance, and compliance.
  • Create overall awareness about contracts content and general approach to execution based on contracted terms.
  • Conducting contract handovers to ensure internal stakeholders understand relevant contractual terms and conditions.
  • Accountable to ensure rate management systems & contract visibility dashboards are timely maintained.
  • Translating the contract into business usable format for execution of Service Level Agreements, payment terms, contract master data etc.
  • Drive contractual compliance by implementing action plans for non-compliant contracts in collaboration with procurement managers.
  • Accountable to ensure contract renewals & signature processes are done on time.
  • Accountable to drive payment performance in collaboration with Procure to Pay teams.
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of feeder performance KPI dashboard.
  • Establish and enforce clear alignment of roles and responsibilities for performance management across stakeholders, ensuring accountability and maximising performance outcomes.
  • Ensure awareness about Legal and Compliance guidelines and policies, including but not limited to Global Authority Matrix. Actively identify and suggest areas for improvement, and clearly communicate and reinforce any changes in compliance guidelines related to sourcing processes.
  • Identify opportunities to innovate, optimize and digitize contract performance management processes.
  • Ensure that execution of Service Level Agreements, its governance & compliance are in place and managed in accordance with contracted terms by our Sourcing & Ocean Fulfilment teams and suppliers.
  • Maximize contract value by providing visibility on contracted risk/opportunities and drive the outcomes with key stakeholders in Operations, Market & Procurement teams.
  • Ensure that improvements points on Service Level Agreements, contract value & compliance from execution cycle of the contract incorporated into next cycle of renegotiation.
  • Act as the focal point for contractual dispute escalation with suppliers during execution of the contracts.
  • Ensure that our ESG screening & improvement plans with suppliers are performance managed and progress as per plans in alignment with Sourcing, Ocean Fulfilment & Sustainable procurement teams.
  • Drive continuous process improvement together with our suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Accountable for coordination of the Terminal cost plans together with Terminal Sourcing team and Procurement Finance Business Partner during both budget period and month-on-month delivery of Gameplans.
  • Support sourcing where and when required on additional contracting activities.
  • Support to Head of Ocean Contract Management, Ocean & Contract Management community to deliver on global Contract Management plans.
  • Build close relations with global transformation teams members, global community and foster One Procurement Maersk mindset.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Feeder Contract Manager.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in Rotterdam, Europe.

Who does the Feeder Contract Manager report to?

The Feeder Contract Manager reports to the EUR Head of Ocean Contract Management.

What team will the Feeder Contract Manager be part of?

The Feeder Contract Manager will be part of the Europe Regional Ocean Contract Management team in Maersk.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Feeder Contract Manager?

The primary responsibilities include contract communication and operationalization, performance management, and compliance for key strategic and tactical contracts.

What experience is required for this position?

Experience in procurement, business compliance, and performance-centered functions is required, along with project management experience and change management capabilities.

Is experience with digital procurement transformation beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience with digital procurement transformation is considered a benefit.

What kind of mindset is expected from candidates applying for this position?

A process and continuous improvement mindset is expected.

Are there any specific qualifications in marine operations that are advantageous?

Yes, a marine operational background is considered a benefit for this role.

What type of work environment does Maersk offer?

Maersk offers a dynamic, exciting, and transforming work environment, focused on collaboration and innovation.

Is this position open to a diverse range of applicants?

Yes, Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants regardless of various characteristics protected by applicable law.

Do we support remote work for this position?

Yes, we support remote work but in a hybrid format.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for contributing to the development of global standards and strengthening the global function within the contract management community.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Maersk is a global leader in integrated container logistics, providing comprehensive shipping and supply chain services. The company specialises in container shipping, port operations, and supply chain management, helping businesses around the world move goods efficiently and reliably. Maersk's ultimate mission is to simplify global trade and make it more sustainable, enabling businesses to connect with markets across the globe. Their purpose is to drive the global economy forward by offering seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and promote environmental sustainability in international trade.