Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement global terminal procurement strategies, policies, and commercial frameworks.
Lead and oversee strategic negotiations with across global terminal operators onhandling charges, tariffs, volume commitments, service agreements, and otherc ommercial terms.
Develop negotiation strategies based on volume forecasts, port competitiveness,alternative terminal options, market benchmarks and other commercial terms.
Develop and maintain strategic global terminal supplier portfolio, categorizing terminal operators according to strategic importance, commercial competitiveness, geographic coverage, and operational performance.
Work closely with Legal and relevant business functions to ensure contracts clearly define pricing,service obligations, performance standards, liability, dispute resolution, and termination rights.
Drive terminal cost optimization, savings initiatives, tariff benchmarking and procurement efficiency across the global port network.
Manage strategic relationships with key terminal operators and oversee contract performance and compliance.
Collaborate with Network Planning, Operations, Finance, Legal, and regional teams to align procurement decisions with network requirements and operational performance.
Monitor terminal market trends, supplier risks, and commercial developments to identifycost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
Establish procurementgovernance, performance KPIs and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
Lead anddevelop a high-performing procurement team, including strategic sourcing, commercialanalysis, contract management, and supplier performance management.
Perform anyother duties and responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Officer.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in Maritime or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong experience in container shipping, terminal procurement, port operations or strategic sourcing with proven leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of global container terminal operations, terminal tariffs, port costs, and commercial contracting.
Proven track record in complex commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and delivering measurable procurement savings.
Strong strategic thinking, financial analysis, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities in a multinational, cross-functional environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior management and multi-region stakeholders.