ABOUT US

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.

SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT :

Establish criteria for qualifying subcontractors and conduct assessments to ensure they meet company standards for quality, reliability, and compliance.
In close collaboration with local teams Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings within the procurement function and countries, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE :

Demonstrable experience in a procurement role within a multinational organization, preferably within the Rail Logistics industry.
Expertise on Rail sector is expected.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing and tender organization.
International experience is preferred.

SKILLS :

Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.
Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in data analysis tools.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Fluent in English is needed.
Other Languages spoken in Europe is a plus.

YOUR ROLE

The Rail services Procurement Officer plays a critical role in optimizing the procurement process within the organization. By effectively managing annual tenders, spot negotiations, and cross-functional actions, this position contributes significantly to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier relationships across all agencies of his scope. The position requires a strong business and procurement process knowledge, connectivity with local teams and ability of interacting with different countries, ensuring operational efficiency. Travel within Europe is expected for this role.