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Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Ocean Contract Management Specialist

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required.
  • Three to five years of tenure with strong knowledge of the tender bidding process in logistics, shipping, supply chain, freight forwarding, or related industries is required.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are required to collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with analytical and presentation capabilities, is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and accountability is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality outputs are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset are required.
  • Availability to work perpetual night shifts supporting North America business operations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Handle all negotiation rounds for tenders involving Non-KC Customer Segmentation, ORA, Fast Quote, and Seasonal Sync requests received online.
  • Support the Dispute and Invoice Quality teams in improving the quality of deliverables.
  • Prepare, review, and validate customer tender templates and rate sheets using approved product rates.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness in tender deliverables.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple tenders simultaneously to meet agreed deadlines and service-level commitments.
  • Ensure adherence to tender governance standards, standard operating procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Prepare negotiation packages for customers.
  • Support projects and ad hoc initiatives within Tender Contract Management.
  • Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to support alignment and successful tender outcomes.
  • Communicate tender status, risks, and requirements to internal stakeholders.
  • Use digital tools, reporting platforms, automation, and artificial-intelligence-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
  • Support process transformation and technology-adoption initiatives within Tender Contract Management.
  • Manage and grow assigned customer accounts in line with organizational strategy, goals, policies, and processes.
  • Manage North America tender customers and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tender-related activities, including quotation management, tender execution, and contract administration, coordinating with Contract Correction, Disputes, and Invoice Quality teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of shipping, freight pricing, quotations, tenders, and contracts is an advantage.

About the Company

Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904

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