VIE - Purchaser Port & Terminal Services Region Africa

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.

In accordance with the provisions of Article L122-1 of the National Service Code, only candidates aged 18 to 28 and European nationals are eligible for this mission offered as a VIE.

THE ROLE

As Port & Terminal Services Purchaser you will play a major role in the Procurement process by negotiating and purchasing services for our internal customers. You will be responsible for conducting the procurement activities in your area according to the Group’s process, goals and objectives. This role requires strong interactions with internal stakeholders, solid analytical and negotiation skills.   

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ? 

• Manage and develop relationships with existing and potential suppliers (90 for the whole region currently)
• Contributing to establish the Port and Terminal annual budget

• Prepare contracts negotiation in collaboration with a cross-functional teams (Line Management, Operations, Cost Control, Legal, local agent representative) to understand their requirements and provide procurement solutions
• Conduct contract negotiations according to the Group Purchasing process
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service level agreements to ensure best terms and conditions
• Monitor supplier operational performance according to the contractual terms and report deviations  
• Conduct market research, stay updated on the industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through a 360° vision, optimize TCO
• Maintain Procurement performance in our Group SRM

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ? 

• Strong negotiation skills
• A first experience in a purchasing department is a plus. 
• First shipping experience is a plus
• Excellent communication to establish strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to analyze OPEX through a 360° vision, P&L accounts and financial impact linked to market trend and conditions
• Results oriented with a strong focus on cost reduction and Service Level improvement
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, pricing, and specifications.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, finance with a specialization in purchasing
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !