Job Description

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Manager Ports & Terminals and working closely with them, you are responsible for defining, deploying, and driving the Ports & Terminals Procurement strategy across your regional scope, in alignment with the Group strategy.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

1. Define and deploy the Ports & Terminals Procurement strategy

• Define and implement the Ports & Terminals Procurement strategy and objectives within your scope, in line with Group guidelines.
• Build and monitor your scope’s budget, managing an annual spend of approximately €4.3 billion (2023 reference).
• Lead and support your team of buyers, developing their skills and autonomy.

2. Lead negotiations and support Regional Offices (RO)

• Monitor, challenge, and support negotiations conducted by all RO buyers on Terminal contracts (stevedoring & associated services).
• At the request of Senior Management or ROs, intervene directly or provide support in complex negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Assess risks and opportunities related to regional markets and suppliers, and propose appropriate sourcing/re-sourcing scenarios.
  
  

3. Strategic interface with Senior Management and business stakeholders

• Act as the key point of contact between Senior Management and ROs for Ports & Terminals Procurement topics, ensuring clear communication of priorities, risks, and decisions.
• Develop strong relationships with shipping lines, logistics, intermodal, and all assets (ports, terminals, inland services) to identify needs, anticipate challenges, and optimize OPEX.
• Act as an ambassador for Procurement best practices within the Group, promoting the added value of the Procurement function

4. Performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement

• Closely monitor procurement activity and performance within your scope to ensure proper execution of the strategy and achievement of targets (savings, service quality, lead times, ESG, etc.).
• Provide regular reporting on activity and performance to Group Procurement and Senior Management (KPIs, dashboards, action plans).
• Contribute to the rationalization and securing of Procurement processes (standardization, compliance, digitalization, performance tools).

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Experience in procurement and/or operations, ideally in Ports & Terminals, transportation, or logistics environments.
• Knowledge of the maritime industry.
• Strong ability to analyze procurement data (volumes, costs, operational KPIs) and develop optimization plans for high levels of spend.
• Knowledge of service contract frameworks (SLAs, penalties, performance clauses, compliance).
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Proven leadership with the ability to engage teams and manage a network of local and regional stakeholders.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills, including in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !