Sr Mgr, Marine Procurement

Overview

Sr Mgr, Marine Procurement

Location:

Norfolk, VA, US

Position Summary:

Together with Sr. Director Marine Procurement, and other CMA CGM Group management staff, strategically engage Marine Service Providers to obtain services at the best price and value. Marine Service Providers include port authorities, stevedores, terminal operators, vessel towage, vessel pilots, vessel line handlers, barge operators, maintenance, and repair providers, etc.

• Prepare reference material and cost analysis for development of vendor strategies, vendor service reviews and negotiations.
• Actively participate in phone, email and in-person communication and negotiation with marine service providers. This communication must be timely and professional.
• Liaise with various internal departments to ensure common efforts to address issues and promote lowest possible cost and best service. These departments include, but are not limited to, Cost Control, Port Operations, Logistics, Trade, and Sales.
• Assist to develop and set vendor strategies for the team, lead negotiations when assigned, and assist to prioritize and direct team staff efforts.
• Promote cost savings initiatives and keep supporting measurements. Prepare reports for management.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of efforts and actions, and organize focus to ensure contract terms, incentives and expirations are monitored and leveraged to CMA Group benefit. Work closely with Marseille Procurement, CCA legal and others to publish rate/contract documents, interpret contract application, and actively resolve open items and disputes.
• Build strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers and other industry professionals.

• Firm understanding of terminology related to Terminal and Port Operations.
• Well-developed knowledge of Terminal, Port, and Intermodal Operations
• Procurement experience preferred
• Familiarity with marine and terminal contracts preferred
• Strong written language skills
• Confident presentation of self for in-person meetings and negotiations.
• Proficiency in Excel for creation and manipulation of spreadsheets, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint software.
• Self-driven individual who can work unsupervised for portions of a day or week.
• Ability to shift quickly from topic to topic and prioritize work based on deadlines and level of urgency.
• Ability to investigate and analyze issues to determine correct course of action.
• Demonstrated skills in vendor negotiations.

Education

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  3-5 years

The expected salary range for this position is $95,922 - $122,284 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for: performance-based bonuses; comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off;

and professional development opportunities.

We believe in transparency and equity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

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