Support the regional procurement team in driving governance, analytics, strategic initiatives, performance visibility, and cross-functional coordination.
Translate strategic priorities into structured action plans with clear timelines, ownership, and follow-up mechanisms.
Assist in preparing monthly business reviews, quarterly strategy reviews, annual planning cycles, and department presentations.
Monitor key initiatives and proactively identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and misalignments.
Track action items, commitments, and decisions across procurement forums and department meetings.
Coordinate governance and reporting requirements across regional and head office stakeholders.
Support project management and execution of strategic procurement and operational initiatives.
Analyze spend patterns, supplier performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities.
Develop analytical models to support should-cost analysis, TCO/TVO assessments, benchmarking, and value generation initiatives.
Requirements
2–5 years of experience in procurement, strategy, analytics, operations, consulting, shipping, logistics, ports, terminal operations, or related industries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Exposure to Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools would be advantageous.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
French and/or Arabic would be a plus.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working with large datasets and translating analysis into actionable business insights.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority.
Knowledge of shipping, logistics, terminal operations, procurement, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
Exposure to financial analysis, commercial contracts, or operational performance management would be beneficial.
Structured, proactive, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious mindset.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement on regional strategic priorities and transformation initiatives.
Exposure to a dynamic international environment with stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, Agencies, and Head Office teams.
Involvement in high-impact cross-functional initiatives within the shipping, logistics, and terminal operations ecosystem.
A fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to build analytical, strategic, and project management capabilities