Purpose of the Role The Area Head of Logistics & Services Procurement, APA-ANZ is responsible for managing a spend as well as an aggressive commercial growth agenda, managing and developing the procurement team in Australia and New Zealand, and working closely with the Maersk commercial organization to drive organizational transformation and support the growth journey. The role reports to the Regional Head of Logistics and Services Procurement for APA located in Singapore. The position involves: Managing the Area Procurement team. This includes team members sitting in several different offices across Oceania. Working closely in a Matrix organization that involves harmonizing Area procurement efforts with the Regional procurement plus the Centre Procurement teams in close collaboration. Partnering with the Area Product, Sales, Customer Service, and finance teams on long-term game plans, including growth projects and ensuring alignment between costs, commercial needs, customer experience, and operational execution. Leading negotiations, holding senior relationships, and coordinating the right Service Level Agreements between Maersk and its partners. Accountable for integrating Maersk Contract Management frameworks to help ensure compliance and best-in-class supplier performance. Driving a strong digital footprint and agenda within the supplier engagements and Area business plans. Performing continuous improvement on supplier market analytics, organizing market intelligence, and creating a competitive edge for Maersk's book of business through effective supply chains. Cooperating closely with colleagues between the Area and the Ocean set up in the Region. Maintaining and growing the relationship with commercial logistics and services Regional directors and supporting Regional strategy through the area. Expected travel to strategic vendor sites, owned assets, and other areas of strategic relevance. Skills and Experience Experience in supply chain management, contract and lead logistics, land side and intermodal/land side transportation, warehousing and distribution, 3 PL, 4 PL, fulfillment services, and procurement are beneficial when applying, combined with awareness of cost drivers, market knowledge, digital experience & strong leadership skills. Strong communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to manage a large number of stakeholders at different levels of seniority, both within and outside the Maersk organization. Ability to forge strong vendor relationships within the scope of authority, and ability to develop strategic supplier relationship management programs. A very important skill set is the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders across the Maersk universe, including both within and external to the Procurement function, achieving local excellence while contributing towards global initiatives and best practices. Critical Competencies: 10 years of experience in Logistics, specifically Inland transportation, Warehousing, Cold Chain, Intermodal, contract logistics, and Supply chain management. Direct Leadership experience, including team capability building. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Superb communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Composure when confronted with sudden setbacks. A knack for negotiation. Willingness to work in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Ability to lead digital change and transformation. High learning agility. Ability to constructively challenge and bring change.
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