Regional Category Manager at APM Terminals

Regional Category Manager at APM Terminals. Please make sure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Category Manager

Ref No.: AT-287802
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of category strategies that are aligned to Global Category strategies. Execution will include regional sourcing strategy execution, supplier negotiations, sourcing events and contract implementation.
• Manage regional supplier relationships, execute joint collaborative Innovative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations.
• Primary owner of the relationship with regional and local terminal stakeholders
• Collaborate on strategies with Global Category Manager. Bring in Business and Regional Insights into Strategy. Work closely with fellow regional Category Managers.
• Responsible for creating transparency to leverage our volumes across APMT, secure efficient demand management, share best practices and ensure minimum compliance standards.
• Develop and manage internal and external partnerships by demonstrating strong leadership, project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collect voice of customers in the regions and identify opportunities for regional cross-leverage in close alignment with global Asset Category Management and Technical team .
• Support Supply Chain Procurement initiatives.
• Regional supplier development .
• Regional system and data integrity

Requirements
We are looking for:

• 5 years’ or more experience in procurement.
• Strategic mindset, holistic picture, proactiveness and willingness to challenge status quo.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and navigate through regional cross-functional and cross-geographical complexities, with strong result orientation.
• You are a highly result-driven and solution-focused individual with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Ability to balance both short- and long-term orientation for the business.
• Good knowledge of regional business challenges and supplier landscape.
• Basic knowledge of terminal asset and operations.
• High-level understanding of Life Cycle Management categories and challenges.
• Strong project management skills.
• Solid analytical and presentation skills.
• Supply-chain and ERP system know-how.
• Good legal and contracting knowledge.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online