Category Buyer

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Who are we looking for:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree and has a service procurement background. Experience from Shipping, Marine workshop / O&G & Sailing experience would be an added plus.

• Education: Any engineering.

• Relevant work experience ranging between 2 – 5 years from a reputed organization focused on technical management of ships and services procurement.

• Understand stakeholder management and can build rapport even in challenging situations with a mindset for conflict resolution.

• Preferred broad knowledge of non-purchasing and logistics subjects, e.g., technical insight, vessel operations, customs rules, and regulations in the countries in which our vessels trade.

• Agile behaviour and a multitasker in a structured manner with an eye for the necessary detail level.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end responsibility, accountability, and ownership of the entire demand-to-delivery process for service buying for Maersk Line vessels.

• Running the RFQ process with service providers by applying expertise and know-how for the most optimal, economical, and highest First Time Fix Ratio (FTFR).

• Follow the Procure to Pay (PTP) process for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.

• Perform stakeholder management with the technical organization through daily interactions and address their concerns in a timely manner.

• Ensure optimum utilization of vessel budgets.

• Involved in key negotiations and Supplier Performance Management tasks to maximize savings and improve service quality towards our global fleet.

• Follow the 4R Principle – Right price, Right Place, Right Time, and Right Quantity.

• Develop new service providers based on delivery experience at respective ports to expand our global coverage.

• Always follow Maersk’s carbon-neutral initiative to minimize carbon emissions in our supply chains.

• Assist the Manager with any additional tasks pertaining to operations as appointed.

• Be well-versed with IT platform/system operation with good knowledge to gain maximum output of offered tools at work and be able to mentor/train team members as & when required.

Additional Responsibilities as per Service Procurement Buyer Roles & Scope:

• Scope Building and Finalization: Work closely with stakeholders to define and construct a detailed scope of services required and finalize the scope after thorough review.

• RFQ Process: Initiate urgent RFQ creation, select appropriate vendors, reference existing Framework Agreement (FA) prices, issue and float inquiries, assess received quotes, and finalize suppliers in collaboration with Fleet Operations.

• Procurement Execution: Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) to selected suppliers, ensuring all terms and conditions are agreed upon.

• Coordination: Communicate with the vessel crew to inform them of the service plan, coordinate with agents for port entry formalities, manage travel logistics for technicians, and arrange boats and tools for repair jobs as per need.

• Validation: Evaluate vendor timesheets, assess variance between PO and invoice, negotiate invoice variance with suppliers, and coordinate credit notes.

• Service Performance & Dispute Management (SPM): Regularly coordinate with suppliers to monitor service performance, ensuring quality standards are met.