Head of Procurement APMT Elizabeth

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Elizabeth, NJ

About The Position

APM Terminals About APM Terminals A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. As part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals has been lifting standards for developing and operating advanced ports and container terminals for over half a century (as an independent division since January 2001). Now, with 60 strategically located ports and container terminals around the globe and several more in development APM Terminals is lifting the standard of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity, proactivity in our industry. What We offer : At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team. Responsible for leading the Procurement team, driving for supply chain efficiency of APMT in Port Elizabeth in New Jersey while driving engagement and excellency as Procurement professionals. Core focus is on enabling agility and reliability of our Terminal operations to deliver a valuable customer experience. Role Overview: Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and cost in Elizabeth. Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the growth objectives of the Region and Terminal, to add value, mitigate supply chain risks and deliver cost savings. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage the team in Elizabeth to ensure Functional and Terminal development objectives are met. Work alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

Owner of maximizing performance alignment and career growth of the Elizabeth Procurement teams and talents throughout consistent, regular and valuable performance and career conversations, enabling high individual engagement and meaningful contribution.
Manages Elizabeth OPEX spend portfolio.
Adapts, implements, and executes Global, Regional and Terminal Procurement strategy and within any element of procurement, category or spend area.
Contributes to development of the Regional Procurement strategy and plans.
Guides the team to run complex procurement projects successfully across a wide range of functions and through one or more teams of procurement professionals.
Drives the plan to achieve P&L savings and Cost Improvement plans in the Terminal.
Leads the team to reach improvement on overall times of the supply chain process from Purchase Request (PR) approval to product/service delivery.
Drives and establishes frameworks to improve and maintain compliance on sourcing, supply chain and contract processes.
Propels adherence and institution of methodologies to maintain a proper and continuous alignment with internal policies, code of conducts, segregation of duties, Control Manual and Procurement Standards procedures.
Develops and implements a collaboration plan with Asset Maintenance (AM) in the Terminal to optimize supply chain, improve spare parts availability, inventory management and improving delivery times.
Join forces with Asset Maintenance to ensure proper inventory control system is in place to carefully monitor stock positions, reorder levels & obsolescence of stock.
Cooperates with warehouse teams to ensure stock of critical material is kept at hand to minimize urgent purchases.
Responsible for the logistic/import process of services, spare parts and equipment sourced abroad throughout the Terminal.
Maintains rapport and strong business relationships with vendors in the Terminal.
Evolve strategic suppliers in the Terminal – aligned with Global Supplier Relationship Management program - allowing for higher valuable set-ups and performance management enabling supply chain efficiencies, high deliverable of On Time – In Full (OTIF), issue resolution and reliable and visible lead teams.
Liaises within Procurement team and different functions on a regional and/or global level to mature the overall function, finding opportunities to consolidate spend across regions ensuring spent is leveraged in the most efficient way.
Actively searches for synergies for continuous improvement.
Enable and support APMT CAPEX initiatives across the Terminal to achieve competitiveness and timely delivery of milestones and commitments (with governments, authorities, etc.).
Responsible of Procurement team’s tender results, stakeholder management, evaluation and supplier selection.
Ensuring proper vendor evaluation and determination of most cost-effective solutions related to the project/initiative.
Install adequate processes and controls to achieve transparency in procurement policies for supplier selection.
Lead continued transformation, supporting initiatives and creating opportunities for development and growth.