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.
Monitor, challenge, and support negotiations conducted by all Regional Office buyers on terminal contracts (stevedoring and associated services).
Serve as the primary point of contact between Senior Management and Regional Offices for Ports & Terminals procurement topics, ensuring clear communication of priorities, risks, and decisions.
Develop strong relationships with shipping lines, logistics and intermodal partners, and all asset operators (ports, terminals, inland services) to identify needs, anticipate challenges, and optimize OPEX.
Provide regular reporting on activity and performance to Group Procurement and Senior Management (KPIs, dashboards, action plans).

Experience in procurement and/or operations, ideally within 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.
Familiarity with 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 experience in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.

Regional Procurement Manager – Port & Terminals

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