Egypt Procurement Manager

At Maersk, we want to be pioneers in logistics. We're embarking on a bold new
direction, expanding our capabilities to become a truly end-to-end logistics
service that can deliver intelligent solutions for customers around the world.

We are entrepreneurs at heart, we embrace every change as an opportunity. The
diverse perspectives and contributions of our people are a unique advantage as
we cross each new frontier.
Every day we challenge ourselves to do better, and we encourage each other to
do the same.
We offer
Maersk offers a fast paced, stimulating and truly international atmosphere
with activities globally. As part of a global network, you will be working
closely together with the number of internal stakeholders: delivery teams,
equipment, logistics and services teams, finance and commercial team, and
other procurement managers.
Working for Maersk means working in an environment that encourages and
supports high performance. You will work with colleagues in a large variety of
positions and roles enabling you to build a great network within Maersk Group.
Key responsibilities
* Managing land side logistics and contract logistics procurement projects for Egypt.
* According to authority level, management and participation in negotiations for the L&S category and assisting in the implementation of Service Level Agreements between Maersk's operation and its suppliers.
* Cooperating closely with colleagues and stakeholders in Maersk's operation, working very closely with the country organization to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs and operational execution.
* Engaging with local organization, counterparts in the other Areas and procurement stakeholders in SEU LOC . Due to the lack of proximity to all stakeholders, a strong application of written communication and presentation material is required.
* Performing supplier market analysis and organizing market intelligence for inland spend within Maersk's operation, and benchmarking Maersk cost competition and ensuring cost leadership.
* An ability to solve complex challenges through analysis and based on accurate identification of underlying factors/causes and are aware of the impact of proposed solutions outside their own immediate area.
* Involvement in process improvement initiatives that reduce the inland total cost of ownership through non-negotiated approaches, such as re-distribution of volumes between suppliers.
We are looking for
Preferable +‎3 years of relevant procurement experience.
* Strong Negotiation skills.
* Experience within Supplier Relationship Management & Contract Management.
* Contract Logistics and Capex Sourcing knowledge is a plus.
* Excellent stakeholder management and strong communication skills.
* Comfortable with working in an ambiguous environment, with an agile mindset.
* Track record of leading complex sourcing projects.
* Customer mindset- an understanding of how customer needs relate to procurement activities.
* Ability to exercise impact with or without direct authority.
* Ability to constructively challenge the safe choice.
* The candidate has a good understanding of the business drivers of Maersk business on the Land Side and contract logistics operations and is able to build a strategy within Land Side logistics spend categories to drive cost and improve efficiencies in collaboration with our inland suppliers.
* The candidate should have experience with inland container transportation/operations - Land Side logistics and procurement, and should be able to apply procurement tools to drive cost initiatives but also with focus on fulfilling business requirements and vendor performance.
* Forward, innovative and strategic thinking.
* Tactical procurement activities within the region (providing local solutions by applying local knowledge).
* Perform supplier market analysis and organize market intelligence for suppliers in scope.
Egyptian and English knowledge is a must.
Please attach your CV in English.