Procurement, Racking & Automation Assistant manager at Maersk Line

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 25

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for racking, conveyance, sortation, and warehouse automation systems.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
Partner with engineering, operations, and logistics teams to understand project requirements and ensure optimal supplier solutions.
Identify and qualify key suppliers, negotiating contracts that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Drive supplier performance management, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery timelines, and service level agreements.
Collaborate with global procurement and category management teams to align sourcing strategies with corporate objectives.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to support continuous improvement and innovation in warehouse automation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and sustainability initiatives in procurement activities.
Execute end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across a wide range of procurement areas including but not limited racking and automation. This includes activities from developing ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ models to understanding cost structures to building the ideal negotiation strategy and execute accordingly.
Integrating and centralizing procurement activity within the racking and automation category for 140+ locations within North America.
Perform supplier market analysis and organize market intelligence for all Energy & Systems spend across North America and benchmark Maersk costs with competition to ensure we are cost competitive.
Support Maersk’s Sustainability Goals by partnering with suppliers and vendors on decarbonization initiatives wherever and whenever possible.
Develop and execute complex and large capex negotiations and establish Service Level Agreements with all key supplier
Cooperating closely with colleagues and stakeholders in North America and within Maersk with Product Teams including, Operations, Finance, Commercial and other regions in Maersk.
Contribute to the development of procurement frameworks and processes and assure all supplier and vendor partners conduct business per the Maersk Responsible Procurement Clause.
Deliver procurement benefits (realized savings, service level improvements, etc.) and make sure these are realized through measurement and follow-up.
Responsible for reusing any surplus racking or automation we have on hand before spending new capital.