Global Terminal Procurement - Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management

• Develop terminal procurement strategies for assigned Areas in collaboration with Area offices and ONE's overall procurement strategy.

• Establish and maintain long-term, strategic vendor partnerships at key locations to secure capacity, enhance performance, and create sustainable value.

• Develop negotiation plans and strategies to secure competitive cost structures.

• Lead and execute contract negotiations in collaboration with GHQ Legal.

• Coordinate terminal procurement strategies with alliance partners where applicable.

• Support the implementation of global sustainability initiatives with vendors.

2. Contract Management

• Act as Primary PIC for Terminal Contract Management in India & Middle East.

• Serve as Backup PIC for Terminal Contract Coordination in Africa.

• Coordinate procurement-related discussions with Network Planning and Trade teams (Africa region).

• Participate in alliance meetings and communications, ensuring decisions align with ONE's strategic interests.

• Liaise with WAS RHQ for Middle East & India-related matters (Neptune, Budget, Monthly Meetings, Visitor Arrangements).

3. Cost Control & Performance Management

• Ensure accurate, transparent cost accounting and forecasting.

• Conduct consistent cost monitoring and reporting to identify cost variances and unusual patterns.

• Evaluate root causes of cost deviations and proactively address escalations through corrective actions.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through vendor negotiations.

• Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Regional HQs and stakeholders to improve cost competitiveness and operational efficiency.

• Analyze terminal cost structures to detect operational issues and enhance regional competitiveness.

4. Digitalization & Process Improvement

• Participate in P&N digitalization projects to improve operational efficiency and cost control processes.

KPI

• Achieve cost savings and maintain regional cost competitiveness.

• Ensure accurate cost monitoring, reporting, and forecasting.

• Strengthen vendor relationships and alliance coordination.

  Job Requirements

  • Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Proven negotiation skills, particularly in vendor/terminal negotiations

  • Willingness to travel to India and the Middle East

  • Strong logical thinking and basic numerical/analytical skills

  • Ability to review and understand contractual terms

  • Ability to multitask and work under tight and competing deadlines

  • Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace