Procurement Executive

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
In this role, you will work closely with the APAC Indirect Procurement Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect spend across the region. You will lead sourcing activities, negotiate contracts and services, and collaborate with stakeholders to define procurement plans, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost effective solutions. 

Your procurement expertise, market awareness, and contract management skills will be key to optimizing our indirect spend. This role suits a strategic, analytical thinker with strong on the spot decision making, excellent negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of procurement management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support regular business reviews with key suppliers and internal teams by preparing detailed reports, analysing performance data, and coordinating follow-ups to improve operations and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with functions such as IT, Administration, Cost Control, and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely data collection for informed procurement decisions.
• Conduct market intelligence activities, including benchmarking, historical price analysis, and supplier profiling, to support effective negotiation strategies.
• Maintain and update contracts and rate databases for indirect services and purchases in close collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
• Participate in RFQ analysis and cost benchmarking, and prepare clear, comprehensive reports on negotiation progress and cost status.
• Support the development and execution of category strategies, including supplier selection, sourcing approaches, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor procurement KPIs on a regular basis, analyse trends, and report insights to drive continuous improvement of procurement programmes.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in facilities management, travel, HR, general services, or administration.
• Strong understanding of the dynamic APAC market environment.
• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing, tendering, contract management, negotiation, and procurement governance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

**This role is open for local employment only

**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
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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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