Senior Manager shaping procurement strategies for terminal and port suppliers in the Middle East at Hapag-Lloyd. Influencing sourcing decisions and championing innovative procurement practices.
Responsibilities
Oversee category strategies for terminals and ports, ensuring alignment with global priorities while tailoring approaches to regional market dynamics.
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key suppliers at strategic hubs, fostering innovation, collaboration, and resilience through long-term partnerships.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, ensuring procurement strategies are integrated into broader corporate and operational strategies.
Establish robust analytics frameworks and reporting to deliver insights on cost, performance, risk, and sustainability. Regularly update leadership on market conditions, supplier health, and category outlook.
Ensure supplier selection, contracting, and management are aligned with ESG targets and corporate governance standards. Proactively address risks and compliance gaps.
Champion best practices, digital adoption, and process modernization across the procurement function. Lead change initiatives to embed new tools, frameworks, and ways of working.
Requirements
Proven track record in senior procurement or strategic sourcing roles, preferably within shipping, logistics, or infrastructure industries.
Strong capability in market intelligence, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to engage with senior executives and external partners.
Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insights and actions.
Passion for sustainability and ESG integration in procurement decisions.
Collaborative and empowering leadership style, with demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex, and international environment.
Benefits
Tax free salary & bonus payments
30 working days of annual leave
Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
Medical insurance for employee & eligible dependents (spouse & children)
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