Purchase Associate- Consumables

Opportunity

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 organisation 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.

**Opportunity**

Do you want to be an integral part of identifying and driving Maersk towards a Carbon Neutral future, and do you have an interest in managing multiple strategic categories within our Marine team that focuses on business optimization, global strategy, and stakeholder collaboration?

Would you like to be joining a passionate team in a fast-paced international environment?

**We offer**:
You will have an excellent opportunity to work in a very dynamic, international and professionally challenging environment among skilled and dedicated colleagues.

As a performance-oriented company, we strive to always recruit the best person for the job - regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength. In Maersk we make occupational safety and health our highest priority, and we try to ensure that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a Purchase Associate, you will be responsible for purchasing, and ensuring the timely delivery of Provision and Safety items required for our vessels. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and cost-efficiency standards.

In addition to procurement, you will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels, managing stock replenishment, and addressing any supply issues that may arise. A key part of your role will be maintaining accurate records of purchases, costs, and performance metrics to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Collaboration with internal teams, such as safety and compliance departments, is crucial to ensure that all procured goods meet the organization's safety protocols.- You will have an end-to-end responsibility, accountability and handling entire demand to delivery process for allocated set of Maersk Line vessels and ensure the 4R Principle - Right price, Right Place, Right Time and Right Quantity.- Running the RFQ process with non-contracted suppliers for optimal deliveries.- Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to all vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.- Support Stakeholders with technical organizations through daily interactions and addressing their concerns in a timely manner.- To be familiar with IT platform / system operation to be able to do the assigned operational tasks efficiently.- Support Senior Buyers in Clean-up and Housekeeping activity.- Support with feedback and learnings towards assigned team Initiatives around Category Strategies. Should be keen on learning and acquiring right skill set.- Support with implementing automation as part of the Digital Agenda.- Support Senior colleagues with Supplier Performance Management tasks.- Share inputs with Master data teams to optimize back-end data quality.- Assist Senior colleagues with the transactional support around Team initiatives & drives.- Always follow the Maersk’s carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.

**We are looking for**- 2-4 years of experience in procurement domain- A proven track record of planning and supply chain in an international matrix organization.- Has a strong mindset with a natural focus on achieving the most cost-effective solutions for the business.- Strong time management and ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines- Experience in the marine industry will be considered an advantage- Graduate in the relevant field /or a master’s in supply chain or Operations Management

**Furthermore you**:
- Are a self-driven team player, who understands the importance of stakeholder management, can build rapport at all levels even in challenging situations, and can encourage and influence others without authority- Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical skills.- Can take ownership, work independently in a structured manner, and achieve concrete results.- You can handle risks and uncertainties and are flexible in adapting when priorities change. You feel comfortable challenging the status quo and are motivated to lead change.- Are an excellent communicator in English both in writing and in speaking.

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