Procurement Manager

at  CMACGM

CMA CGM Belgium is located in Antwerp, we offer the opportunity to be part of one of the world leaders in shipping. Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. In order to achieve the goal of net zero carbon by 2050, sustainable development has become one of the main axes of the CMA CGM Group strategy.
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As part of its growth and development, CMA CGM Belgium is looking for a Procurement Manager to join its Transport&Procurement team within the ILS department.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE:

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 asset
As part of our Employee Experience offering, CMA CGM Belgium offers a number of perks including:
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 bicyle leasing
Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
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Applying for this role is only possible in case you are a Belgium resident therefor living and working in Belgium. Or in the case you have a valid working permit for Belgium.
CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.
Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer’s values and enhances employee engagement.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

YOUR 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 KPI’s
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