Intermodal & Depot services Procurement Officer (f/m/d)

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.

For our entity in Hamburg we are recruiting an Intermodal & Depot Services Procurement Officer (f/m/d)

The Intermodal & Depot services Procurement Officer (f/m/d)plays a critical role in optimizing the procurement process within the organization. By effectively managing annual tenders, spot negotiations, and cross-functional actions, this position contributes significantly to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier relationships across all agencies of his scope. The position requires a strong business and procurement process knowledge, connectivity with local teams and ability of interacting with different countries, ensuring operational efficiency. Travel within Europe is expected for this role.

Your responsibilities:

Annual tender management:

• In close collaboration with local Intermodal teams, identify potential suppliers ensuring a diverse and competitive bidding environment.
• Collect business needs from local commercial teams and define new services to procure.
• Coordinate the entire tender process, including writing requests for quotation, evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and compliance with company standards.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with selected suppliers to secure favorable pricing and service levels while mitigating risks.
• Formalize agreement via Transport Contracts.

• In close collaboration with local teams, continuously analyze market trends to identify opportunities for spot renegotiations that can benefit the organization in terms of pricing and availability.
• Engage in negotiations with suppliers for one-time purchases, focusing on achieving the best possible terms and conditions.

• Establish criteria for qualifying subcontractors and conduct assessments to ensure they meet company standards for quality, reliability, and compliance.
• In close collaboration with local teams Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings within the procurement function and countries, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement role within a multinational organization, ideally in logistics industry.
• Expertise on Intermodal sector is expected.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and tender organization.
• International experience is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.
• Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Fluent in English is needed.
• Other Languages spoken in Europe is a plus.

• Permanent employment contract: We want you to feel comfortable with us in the long term
• Varied activities in a pleasant working environment
• An attractive workplace in Hamburg city center
• Supplementary company health insurance and company pension scheme
• Cashless meal allowance in the form of Pluxee restaurant passes
• Flexible working time model with time recording
• Extensive further training opportunities of your choice on our e-learning platform
• Employer contribution to local public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket)
• Bicycle leasing with CMA CGM & BusinessBike
• Employee offers in the form of purchase discounts in many areas (e.g. for travel, events, household appliances for daily use)
• Recruitment bonus as part of an employee referral program
• Possibility of mobile working