L&S Nigeria Procurement Manager at Maersk

What we Offer:

• A unique opportunity for personal and professional development in a team of 11 professionals managing a portfolio of :86m USD per year
• A procurement career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
• Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
• Senior management exposure from day one
• Ability to get familiarized working in and within Africa, while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
• A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
• An international team with likeminded young top performers
• Diverse project portfolio and ability to see end-to-end procurement cycle

Key Responsibilities

• Working as an L&S Procurement Manager you will be mainly responsible for managing a portfolio in Nigeria spanning multiple categories (trucking, customs house brokerage, warehousing, depots, equipment maintenance and repair, rail etc.)
• Driving Maersk’s vision of becoming a global integrator of container logistics and growing the company’s L&S footprint in Nigeria.
• Managing your own work module independently, while being part of a team
• Solving problems in a structured and analytical manner
• Conducting tenders and negotiations independently
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relations

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• In possession of a tertiary purchasing qualification (supply chain or purchasing) is preferred.
• At least +10 years of experience in procurement or business development at a multi-national company
• At least 5 years of experience in a management position
• Outstanding professional performance
• Enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• Strategic mind-set and an ability to create seamless and creative solutions to challenging goals
• Strong personal impact with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven outstanding negotiation skills and ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders and build meaningful relationships in order to grow the L&S landscape.
• Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and to support team goals
• Ability to work in ambiguous contexts and quickly adapt without losing speed or executional focus
• Seek new opportunities with the customer in mind and be open to and listen to new ideas and different perspectives
• Strong independent drive to achieve success in your work
• Results driven and action orientated individual
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of customer business from an L&S perspective, supply chain and financial insights.
• Aptitude for leadership and inspiring others to excel