CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
Non Trade Procurement Activity
The mission of Non-Trade Procurement Team is to provide purchasing services to its internal stakeholders for the achievement of CEVA global targets. As such Procurement Organization manage suppliers and lead the sourcing, selection and negotiation of terms and conditions with suppliers on behalf of CEVA.
While a key objective remains to identify opportunities for cost and cash optimization. Procurement Team is also responsible to uphold CEVA compliance standards, as well as to maximize the interests of the company in any commercial commitments taken with suppliers.
The mission of the Non-Trade Procurement organization covers at Country level all purchases considered as Non-Trade purchases as presented here-below. Purchases activities are managed by category.
Lead Buyer
The lead buyer's mission is to negotiate and manage Non-Trade purchases for CEVA at Country level. The lead buyer is primarily accountable for managing categories of purchased items (operations, Facility Management, …) and achieving the budget and key performance indicators for the categories under her/his own responsibility.
The lead buyer supports to the definition of global processes and animates and manages global processes on its perimeter. The lead buyer also manages the rollout of global agreements and ensure countries adherence to global deals negotiated. Lead buyer actively federates country purchasing team to spreading the purchasing culture within the group.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Under the supervision of the Non-Trade Procurement Manager, the lead buyer will be mainly in charge to:
Manage tendering process, supplier selection and contract negotiation for global panel in line with the costs and performance objectives.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Definition:
1-Basic: is able to carry out the task with help 2-Able to apply: is able to carry out the task
3-Mastery is able to be autonomous and take initiative 4- Expert: is able to be autonomous and advise
Norms and standards
All CEVA processes, policies, rules, recommendations, and internal and externals methods
Master
Creativity and innovation
Ability to devise and imagine new solutions for systems, concepts and/or standards; and optimize, improve and reconsider existing ones by demonstrating open-mindedness.
Expert
Customer orientation
Ability to obtain internal/ external customer satisfaction, especially thanks to the exact identification of their requirements, while preserving CEVA’s own goals and KPIs.
Master
Communication
Ability to pass on a message by adapting to the target audience using one's teaching skills.
Expert
Transversal and project management
Ability to formalize and plan all of the actions to be carried out for the proper achievement of project, in respect of the allocated resources and in coordination with the different contacts Ability to mobilize, communicate, train and assist the managers and various people involved ensure management of change.
Expert
Relationship Skills
Ability to build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders, applying appropriate interpersonal skills. Recognize situations that require adaptation of interpersonal skills and tailor to the audience in order to achieve maximum impact.
Expert
Education
Has a background in one of the following areas (Finance, Purchasing, Law, Business Administration, Engineer) or a technical background combined with a postgraduate in business administration or finance.
Work Experience
Has an experience in negotiating and contracting
Technical
Experience in a multi-site & global environment
Languages
Fluent in English (C1 min)
Profile
Has a significant experience in either purchasing, business or sales functions
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.
As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamili
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".
Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025.
CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).
Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.
