Strategic Procurement Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Chennai, India
Global cost structure
Vendor ecosystem development
Data-led negotiation strategies
This role will play a critical role in strengthening our global cost structure, vendor ecosystem, and commercial competitiveness

Job Summary

  • This role will play a critical role in strengthening our global cost structure, vendor ecosystem, and commercial competitiveness.
  • You will act as a key commercial lever in supporting growth, marketplace expansion, and digital enablement through structured, fact-based procurement leadership.
  • Key responsibilities include global negotiation leadership, data-driven procurement excellence, strategic vendor ecosystem development, and digital & marketplace enablement.

Matching Summary

This role will play a critical role in strengthening our global cost structure, vendor ecosystem, and commercial competitiveness.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global cost structure
  • Vendor ecosystem development
  • Data-led negotiation strategies
  • Sustainable savings programs
  • High-value vendor negotiations
  • Spend analytics and benchmarking

Nice-to-have

  • Commercial competitiveness
  • Fact-based procurement leadership
  • Marketplace expansion
  • Digital enablement
  • Resilient and results-oriented

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Operations, Procurement, or related discipline
  • 12–15 years of experience in international sourcing and vendor management
  • Demonstrated success in delivering significant cost savings in a global environment
  • Strong analytical capability with deep experience in spend analysis and commercial modelling
  • Proven track record in negotiating complex third-party agreements across regions
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of contractual frameworks and tendering processes

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