Procurement Manager, Intermodal at CMA CGM in Norfolk, Virginia

Job Description:

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.


Position Summary


Responsible for purchasing of marine transportation products and services including marine terminal, barge, lines, tug, & pilots. Research and organize information for contract negotiations. Provide required details and data in preparation for contract negotiations with transportation service vendors. Organize required meetings with transportation service providers. Develop and maintain negotiation history, service and rate schedules.



Functions & Duties


Description

• Develop and maintain strong working with relationship with external suppliers focusing on Intermodal Procurement strategy. Strategy should align with business requirements that include service & cost effective solutions
• Initiate rate negotiations with suppliers while monitoring Intermodal service levels
• Organize and continue to develop tracking of cost effective savings initiatives and ideas related to budget items
• Act as escalation point for issues and opportunities that may arise with CMA CGM Intermodal vendors
• Develop, implement & maintain structured SOPs for the area of responsibility and ensure compliance with companywide requirements
• Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders: Intermodal, Equipment, Trade and Sales/Commercial to understand, meet and exceed business requirements. This collaboration should also include direction on Intermodal supplier selection and rates.
• Ensure compliance is maintain within Intermodal supplier network which includes contractual agreements, pricing authority and risk avoidance
• Liaise with Head Office and Executive Management to support business decisions for current activities and upcoming projects
• Provide support to Procurement Director/Vice President, Intermodal in all needed tasks including but not limited to data analysis, presentation, reporting, strategic planning, contract negotiation, process improvement, sourcing technology, system updates and business development.
• Liaise with Finance to focus on capturing key budget and economic metrics
• Ensure frequent market analysis are performed to include supplier network pricing authority, fuel surcharges and diesel pricing
• Other projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent mathematical/financial aptitude, analytical and quantitative data collection skills
• Strong systems and business acumen
• Ability to utilize fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, analyze and forecast costs reduction methods and provide information based on the financial impact of decision making
• Proven ability to generate high level reports, facilitate meetings and give presentations
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas that eliminate cost and can be tracked and implemented on time
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities and cost analysis
• Proven negotiation skills required

Qualifications



Education

Required/Preferred Education Level

Required High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Bachelor's Degree


Work Experience

Experience Years of Experience

General Experience 5-10 years

Industry Experience 3-5 years


Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.



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