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.
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).
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.
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
