CMA CGM Belgium | 11.04.2024 | Antwerp

Assistant Manager Procurement

Job description

Jobdescription:

You are responsible for managing the inland network by providing the most suitable suppliers to the operational teams at the best possible rate. By staying on top of the developments in the market, you are looking continuously for innovative solutions. Together with the Transport & Procurement Manager you will define the sales strategy and you will be responsible for its implementation in consultation with the Director of the Intermodal Logistics Service Center.

Your responsibilities:

• Find and engage reliable suppliers by analyzing the market based on the needs of the company
• Evaluate and monitor existing agreements on pricing and service to ensure a constant alignment with best market practices
• Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting reports to management/board members and actively participating in management meetings 
• Manage a network of providers and stay informed of supplier developments in order to propose innovative solutions
• Set up and monitor KPI’s
• Set up efficient negotiations (administration)
• Participate in networking events
• Organize meetings with the operational services to identify their needs and to monitor whether agreements are respected
• Responsible for correct pricing
• Follow-up on major tenders
• Ensuring a good line of communication with the head office

Your knowledge:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both oral and written
• Knowledge of German and French are an asset
• Knowledge of maritime transport (terminology, transport modes, geographical knowledge, type of containers, product knowledge)
• Knowledge of maritime, commercial and customs documents
• A customer focused problem solver
• Strong builder of relationships, good team building skills and solid presentation skills
• Ability to delegate, to organize and prioritize 

Our offer:

You will be working in a dynamic international environment where teamwork is a key word.

At CMA CGM you will enjoy an attractive salary and a good number of fringe benefits, including meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (including ambulatory and dental plan). In addition, at CMA CGM we find it important that you can grow together with the company. Therefore, you can count on several trainings to support your further career within the CMA CGM group.

We are easy to reach so you can come to work in an ecological and sustainable way. Our offices are located at the Antwerp Luchtbal station where trains, buses and trams stop. Additionally we financially support public transport and do offer an interesting bike leasing program.

Does this vacancy appeal to you?  Send your motivation and CV quickly to: [email protected] 

CMA CGM Belgium

CMA CGM Group is the third largest shipping company in the world. We are present in 160 countries through more than 755 agencies and employ 155,000 people worldwide. With a young and varied fleet of 620 vessels, the CMA CGM Group operates on each of the world's seas. We have a pivotal role in world trade and therefore we put our environment, customers and employees at the centre of our concerns. CMA CGM Belgiu is based in Antwerp,

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