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.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Feeder Procurement, APAC, you will manage assigned third-party feeder procurement activities across the region, securing reliable capacity and commercially competitive solutions. You will independently assess requirements, coordinate stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers, secure approvals, and drive each case through implementation and closure, while maintaining accurate rates, contracts, reports, and supplier compliance records.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management  

• Lead third-party feeder (3PF) tenders and sourcing exercises, from demand validation and RFQ preparation through supplier engagement, negotiations, evaluation, and recommendation.
• Coordinate with Cargo Flow, Lines, local offices, and Head Office to validate requirements and incorporate stakeholder feedback before supplier nomination.
• Prepare commercial comparisons and approval documentation covering rate structures, capacity, validity, liner terms, BAF, operational feasibility, risks, and alternatives.

Deadfreight & As-used 3PF Procurement 

• Manage deadfreight and as-used third-party feeder (3PF) requirements for laden and empty container movements within the assigned portfolio.
• Validate volumes, weights, routing, timing, equipment requirements, internal capacity options, and operational constraints before engaging suppliers.
• Source capacity, negotiate rates and terms, evaluate options, secure approvals, and communicate confirmed arrangements to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation, space availability, and utilization, promptly addressing capacity shortfalls, service changes, and supplier issues.

Supplier, Contract & Compliance Management

• Negotiate contract terms and maintain accurate contract, approval, and supplier records.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and qualification, including Code of Conduct requirements, BvD screening, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, authority limits, trade restrictions, and defined scope boundaries.

Invoice & Reporting Support 

• Support the resolution of supplier invoice disputes, rate discrepancies, and payment issues, including CIRA/email queries, SOA follow-up, and coordination with SSC/GBS and Finance.
• Prepare monthly SCA summaries, accruals, and rebilling documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Business, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial negotiation.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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(i) To process the application for the role being applied for;
(ii) To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you;
(iii) To conduct necessary reference checks; and
(iv) Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.

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