Led by Rodolphe Saad, 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 Groups 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 Director of Intermodal Procurement will enhance the value obtained from the Intermodal supply base by leading with the strategic sourcing direction of the rail, barge, sustainability, and supplier diversity activities in the USA and Canada. This leadership position will also work on contracting of supply as well. This leadership position will work closely with stakeholders to align the business objectives to deliver value and cost savings.
This position will also investigate new developments relative to Intermodal and develop strategic recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service. The Director will be responsible for negotiating commercial terms and ownership of the procurement agreements with suppliers. Estimated annual spend is approximately $1.1B.
Provide support to the Vice President of Procurement in all needed tasks including but not limited to data analysis, presentation, reporting, strategic planning, contract negotiation, process mapping, sourcing technology, system updates and business development.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage successful rail and barge procurement strategies. Strategy development involves supplier selection, sourcing tool selection, implementation, and successful utilization of a cost effective and efficient rail and barge network. Creative solution development.
Collaborate with Internal stakeholders; Intermodal, Equipment, Trade, M&A and Sales/Commercial teams to understand clients requirements to meet and exceed clients expectations as it relates to price and service. Provide cost effective solutions when utilizing all suppliers utilized by CCA/APL.
Initiate and direct management of RFQs and related project plans as required. Initiate and direct related project plans as they relate to the strategic plan, tactical needs, and commercial requirements. Develop new methods for cost reduction initiatives by creative planning/operating practice evaluations.
Continue to develop KPIs that measure strategic objectives of CCA/APL focusing on cost effective savings initiatives. Refine reporting process to capture key metrics that drive business decisions for Executive management review.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external suppliers focusing on key strategic initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor’s Degree required
General Experience 10-15 years, Indurstry Experience 8-10 years
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Experience in procurement, rail, barge, logistics and cost management
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