Procurement Manager

Job title:

Procurement Manager

Company:

Marpro Group

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for optimizing supply chains and negotiating the best deals? Are you able to develop efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement strategies? Do you have relevant experience in the maritime industry and a strong understanding of its specifics? Read the job description below and apply!On behalf of our client, MARPRO is looking for a Procurement Manager to join the Transport & Procurement team within the ILS department.As a Procurement Manager, you are responsible for managing the inland network by providing the most suitable suppliers to the operational teams at the best possible rate. By staying on top of the developments in the market, you are looking continuously for innovative solutions. Together with the Transport & Procurement Manager you will define the sales strategy and you will be responsible for its implementation in consultation with the Director of the Intermodal Logistics Service Center.The key responsibilities

• Find and engage reliable suppliers by analyzing the market based on the needs of the company
• Evaluate and monitor existing agreements on pricing and service to ensure a constant alignment with best market practices
• Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting reports to management/board members and actively participating in management meetings
• Manage a network of providers and stay informed of supplier developments in order to propose innovative solutions
• Set up and monitor KPIs
• Set up efficient negotiations (administration)
• Participate in networking events
• Organize meetings with the operational services to identify their needs and to monitor whether agreements are respected
• Responsible for correct pricing
• Follow-up on major tenders
• Ensuring a good line of communication with the head office

Professional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both oral and written
• Knowledge of German and French are an asset
• Extensive knowledge of maritime transport (terminology, transport modes, geographical knowledge, type of containers, product knowledge)
• Extensive knowledge of maritime, commercial and customs documents
• A customer focused problem solver
• Strong builder of relationships, good team building skills and solid presentation skills
• Ability to delegate, organize and set priorities
• Knowledge of the intermodal network maintained by ILS BLX is an advantage

Benefits you can expect

• Group insurance for pension, life and invalidity
• Ambulatory medical insurance and dental plan
• Annual performance bonus subject to personal and company performance
• Hospitalization insurance; free for employees, partner and children
• Possibility to make use of bicycle leasing
• Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses

The recruitment process is handled by MARPRO. For questions, please contact us on+31 6 5472 5675.If interested, please upload your motivated application and CV, by clicking the apply link. You receive a confirmation when you have completed the application process. If you haven´t received a confirmation e-mail within 10 minutes after applying, please check your spam folder. In case you locate it in the spam folder, remember to white-list the domain, so you receive invitations to interviews etc.We strongly encourage you to , to be considered for job openings that are not publicly listed. It is 100% free and confidential to join our talent pool and you can create your personal profile in few minutes.We are your gateway to Maritime & Shipping talent. Whether you’re a maritime or logistics company seeking exceptional professionals or a skilled individual searching for the next career opportunity, we connect the right talent with the right employers. Our extensive network and industry-specific expertise ensure a seamless recruitment process, making us the preferred choice for Maritime & Shipping staffing solutions.We have the full and exclusive mandate to all positions listed and all applications have to go via MARPRO Group.

Expected salary

Location

Anvers

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:01:50 GMT

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