Job Purpose:
Key Accountabilities:
Category Strategy: Develop Inland category strategies and playbooks from both geographical and supplier segmentation aspects. Provision of input and local expert knowledge into the Hapag-Lloyd procurement strategy as well as into the development of tools and methods for the global organization. Maintain regular contact with relevant stakeholders to gather and provide information and ensure information exchange with relevant internal and external interfaces.
Cost optimization: Secure best in class costs for the procured services and goods on a TCO-basis (Total Cost). Ensure highly competitive pricing and low-risk contracts. Monitoring of the most relevant factor costs influencing the purchasing volume to secure highly transparent cost developments in the markets.
Tendering: Develop negotiation plans, strategies and execute sourcing projects and contract renewals. Preparation, negotiation and conclusion of rate agreements and frame contracts based on cross-functional input and in alignment with the Area, Region and/or HQ-functions (if applicable) prior to commencing tender/contract renewals.
Supplier selection and supplier management: Selection of most competitive suppliers based on quality and cost parameters in alignment with the requirements of the cross-functions and in alignment with the Area, Region and/or HQ-functions (if applicable). Evaluation and development of supplier performance to secure the provision of high-performance service. Perform risk management for the supplier base and markets to secure sustainable performance. Management of contracts post sourcing to maximize contractual values and mitigate risks. Prepare and execute Supplier Performance evaluation and meetings as per the annual supplier performance management calendar. Work closely with Supplier Management to continuously develop and monitor supplier performance levels and adherence to contractual KPI’s and service levels.
Supplier Sustainability: Support implementation of Global sustainability initiatives and drive joint initiatives with Suppliers.
Controlling and Reporting: Ensure high transparency and correct reporting on all levels including FCs and budgeting exercises. Document, measure and report savings and cost increases based on the KPI methodology of the company. Follow Four-Eye principle for contractual savings validation via Regional Controlling and ensure approval given via relevant functional L4/L3, prior to finalizing and concluding tenders/contracts. Monthly monitoring of Tender Flow Share assignment to approved vendors and taking corrective measure when deviations occur. Act as RME Procurement Point of Entry for BU and FC exercises coordinating cost changes across all spend categories.
Methods, processes, systems and governance: Roll out of methods, tools and systems within the Areas provided by and according to regulations of Global Procurement and Region Procurement. Drive e-procurement implementation and digital solutions to modernize the procurement function. Implementation and monitoring of all relevant legal requirements. Act as a point of escalation relating to contractual dispute and issue resolution. Manage day-to-day contractual/supplier risk and opportunity assessment.
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