Sr Mgr, Marine Procurement

CMA CGM • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
Position SummaryTogether 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.

Requirements

• Firm understanding of terminology related to Terminal and Port Operations.
• Well-developed knowledge of Terminal, Port, and Intermodal Operations
• Strong written language skills
• Confident presentation of self for in-person meetings and negotiations.
• Require proficiency of Excel for creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets including formulas and pivot tables.
• Require knowledge of Word and PowerPoint software.
• Require self-driven individual who can work unsupervised for portions of a day or week.
• Must have ability to shift quickly from topic to topic and prioritize work based on deadlines and level of urgency.
• Must be able to investigate and analyze an issue to determine correct course of action
• Demonstrated skills in vendor negotiations
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years General Experience

Nice To Haves

• Procurement experience preferred
• Familiarity with marine and terminal contracts preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED