Port Handling Equipment Buyer H/F CMA CGM

THE ROLE

Within the Group Purchasing Department, as the Port Handling Equipment Buyer you are in charge of all the steps of the purchasing act both for CAPEX and OPEX domains. You also are a key player in the continuous improvement of equipment in relation with the prescriber and the main suppliers. You are also in charge of the harmonization of internal processes in your field of expertise, you are involved in the coordination of various stakeholders in order to suggest the most optimized solutions for the Group.

WHAR ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

- Participate to Head Office (Head Office) Procurement activites for Container Handling Equipment and relay best practices & process from Head Office
- Communicate and report on actions (KPI, dashboard, action plan) to HO Group Procurement
- Ensure the proper application of Head Office defined procurement strategies
- Evaluate & select the best panel for local & regional needs or for worldwide needs delegated by the Head Office
- Challenge, clarify the operational needs and analyze the technical specifications
- Sourcing the best suppliers for your purchasing family (CAPEX or OPEX)
- Establish and implement the purchasing strategy according to the categories
- Identify risks and opportunities related to suppliers, market
- Analyze the offers, make TCO simulations in partnership with the technical team
- Negotiate with suppliers, help for order placement, and potentialy for logistics/supply organization
- Actively participate in the cost reduction and transformation plan
- Follow up and report on progress, performance, scorecards - to management and relevant stakeholders from purchase request to final delivery and aftersales services / warranty management

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

- Master degree in engineering or business with a specialization in purchasing
- At least 8 years experience in a senior purchasing position, ideally in the field of container terminals and port equipment
- A strong level of expertise in negotiation on technical subjects is required
- Your knowledge of handling, transport and lifting equipment or their manufacturers, would be a real asset
- You already have international exposure, and you are fluent in written and spoken English
- Your relational and leadership skills will help you to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders
- You are result oriented, creative in finding solutions, rigorous and autonomous, flexible and customer orientated
- You may have to travel for this position

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !