Senior Manager, Terminal Procurement

Senior Manager, Terminal Procurement

DRIVING CONNECTIVITY

Chart your Course with PIL

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.

At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Terminal Procurement plays an important role in ensuring that a company operates terminal cost effectively, and sustainability, while also managing risks and fostering strong vendor relationships. You are expected to execute effective procurement strategies to negotiate better rates and terms and conditions with marine and terminal vendors, driving cost reductions, and continuously improving the company’s operational cost per teu by accessing the vendors’ performance, service & quality and leveraging vendors expertise for the company. This person will also involve in identifying any cost saving opportunities within the functions, including evaluating, tightening operations waste and control costs in the cost operation environment, and also through influences for cross-functional collaboration and understand the deliverables & execute for savings. The Senior Manager is required to understand procurement practices & principles include sustainability criteria, ensure that the marine and terminal procured procedure for managing contracts and vendors relationships and performance are comply and are align with corporate social responsibility objective within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement
• • Develop and implement procurement strategies, formulate and execute procurement strategies for terminals, including negotiating with global terminal operators
  • Vendor relationship management, cultivate and manage relationships with vendors to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness 
  • Identify, implement and conduct market intelligence and analysis to identify potential suppliers and their capabilities
  • Identify best practices & trends across regions and keep constant abreast on the terminal developments and competitions
  • Engage & identify internal stakeholders to understand the network and service requirements and ensure alignment.

• Supplier and Risk Management
• • Evaluate constant performance reviews of terminal vendors to ensure quality and reliability, including conducting audit checks on site
  • Ensure adequate resource allocation for the vessels in the terminals
  • Identify inefficiencies and assess potential operation risk by terminals that are not align with the services level agreement and code of conduct
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with industry regulations and company policies
  • To be familiar with the local regulations to mitigate risks associated with procurement activities
     
• Sustainability Procurement
• • To be familiar with the approaches & company policies on sustainable procurement which may directly or indirectly affect meeting the score cards
  • Identify and support improvements in the existing procure process while also considering sustainable developments and practices that contribute positively to the company in the procurement process
     
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cost Efficiency
• • Regular review the areas of focus, include joint efforts to with local Ops lead to identify cost efficiency initiatives
  • Prioritize and reduce on non-essential costs through internal streamline or external partnering with vendors
  • Identify system/process misalignments to streamline, including driving behavioral to drive cost standardization
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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from recognised institutions, preferably in shipping or logistics.

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in related industry would be preferred.

• Good knowledge of the maritime industry.

• Prior working experience in terminal is a plus.

• Prior leadership experience in managing a team.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Possess strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills and effective communication skills.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to PIL Career Website.

Foreign candidates will be subject to the validity of approved work passes to work in Singapore.  

About Us

Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.

Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.

Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.

PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer services delivered on innovative technological platforms. With its focus on “Driving Connectivity” and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, PIL aims to be an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready shipping line.

For more information, visit www.pilship.com

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.