Global Inland Services Procurement Senior Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The purpose of the role is to lead global procurement activities for Inland Services (Road, Rail, and Barges). Your mission will be to define and deploy procurement strategies, manage a large global spend, drive cost optimization, and foster synergies across CEVA. Acting as a key liaison between senior management and regional offices, you will ensure alignment with CEVA's strategic goals while optimizing processes and supporting global procurement initiatives.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

1. Strategy and Budget Management

Define and implement the procurement strategy for Inland Services, aligned with the CEVA's objectives.

Participate in overseeing and manage a budget exceeding $2.5 billion USD.

Drive cost optimization initiatives to achieve OPEX reduction targets.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster synergies and streamline operations.

2. Negotiations and Supplier Management

Support and challenge regional offices (ROs) in negotiations to ensure alignment with CEVA goals.

Act as the primary point of contact between senior management and ROs.

Lead or support strategic supplier negotiations to secure long-term, value-creating partnerships.

3. Process Optimization and Tools

Enhance procurement processes, methods, and tools to improve performance and efficiency.

Ensure the adoption of advanced tendering methodologies to optimize supplier selection, competition, and overall procurement outcomes.

Leverage data analytics and AI tools to improve decision-making and supplier management.

Ensure compliance with sustainability, ethics, and quality standards across suppliers.

4. Reporting and Monitoring

Track procurement performance and ensure alignment between contracts and operations.

Provide structured reporting on activity, performance, and cost reduction initiatives to senior management.

5. Network Leadership and Team Enablement

Lead & animate the network of Inland buyers of your respective scope.

Ensure consistent deployment of Group procurement strategies and policies across all regions.

Drive the sharing of best practices, organize regular performance reviews, and provide coaching to support buyers in achieving their targets.

Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and results orientation within the purchasing community.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, International Business, or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of procurement experience, ideally in transport or logistics.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills).
• Experience with procurement tools (e.g., SRM platforms); knowledge of AI tools is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with optimized tendering methodologies to enhance procurement performance.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, International Business, or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of procurement experience, ideally in transport or logistics.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

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