
Category Buyer - Technical Spares
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will have an end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling entire demand to delivery process for allocated set of Maersk Line vessels and ensure the 4R Principle – Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.
- Running the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.
- Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.
- Support Stakeholders with technical organizations through daily interactions and addressing their concerns in a timely manner. Must have the sense of urgency to address all pressing matters with key stakeholders.
- To be familiar with IT platform / system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools and ensure Process compliance.
- Support Senior Buyers in driving the operational Performance of the Team
- Share inputs towards assigned team Initiatives around Category Strategies. Should be keen on learning and acquiring right skill set.
- Support with implementing automation as part of the Digital Agenda.
- Support Senior colleagues with Supplier Performance Management tasks.
- Share inputs with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality.
- Assist Senior colleagues with the transactional support around Team initiatives & drives.
- Always follow the Maersk’s carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement domain
- A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.
- Has a strong mindset with a natural focus on achieving the most cost-effective solutions for the business.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines
- Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage
- An educational background in relevant fields of Engineering and/or a Masters in Supply Chain or Operations Management
- Are a self-driven team player, who understands the importance of stakeholder management, can build rapport at all levels even in challenging situations, and can encourage and influence others without authority
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.
- Can take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.
- You can handle risks and uncertainties and are flexible in adapting when priorities change. You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and are motivated to lead change.
- Are an excellent communicator in English both in writing and in speaking.