Global Category Buyer Specialist

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members.

CMA Ships is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient.

YOUR ROLE

Source, contract and monitor supplier performance on a given expenses segment.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations

Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies

Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis

Benchmark on the market the sourcing possibilities on your segment

Negotiate and implement contract with suppliers in your segment; mitigate cost exposure

Prepare, Monitor and Follow KPI on your segments

Focal point for cross functional team

Solve risks & threats for solutions to mitigate such risks in case of an unforeseen event

Apply the internal practices defined by the Group Procurement

Be a key user on IT tools (P2P/BI/SRM/ Contract Management)

Optimise the purchasing processes.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

Master's Degree in business or engineering

At least 5 years experience in technical procurement, ideally in the maritime / logistics sector.

Experience within international environment, in charge of mutlimillion purchases portfolios

Experience in purchasing strategy, project management, negotiation and contract management is needed

Fluent English, French is appreciated

Results driven, good relationship skills

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure