Purchase Associate -Marine Lubricants, Chemicals and Paints Category

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

General Administration comprises general office administration & secretarial support roles, such as: dedicated secretarial/administrative assistant support (i.e. to senior leaders); general office administration and clerical support (i.e. to teams or functions); reception/telephone/switchboard; mailroom & filing support. May be accountable for office event planning and/or supporting Facilities Management with office space planning.

Administrative stream includes those who primarily support others by performing skilled technical, administrative or operational tasks. Jobs may range from highly supervised entry-level workers, technicians, and administrative staff to experienced individual contributors with robust technical or practical knowledge in specific areas, who have an ability to execute specialized work to support operations.

A colleague at this level works on tasks of limited scope and complexity, exercises independent judgment within defined boundaries and guidelines and typically under supervision. The colleague has skills developed through job-related training and on-the-job experience within a specific job discipline.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Sourcing, Purchasing & Receiving includes procurement operations roles that are accountable for obtaining goods and services required for indirect business operations (e.g. computers and software, consultancy/advisory services, office equipment, travel, maintenance, etc.), also flexible workforce resourcing procured by a Purchase Order (both Frontline and Office-based workforces).

- Responsibilities include: product/service sourcing, contract & bid procedures, supplier selection, pricing & terms negotiation, purchase order processing, contract administration, receiving of goods/services, and supplier performance management, as well as purchasing efficiency & streamlining optimizations. Excluded: procurement of physical assets used by our E2E Logistics & Services business, also office real estate acquisition and management.

- Administrative stream includes those who primarily support others by performing skilled technical, administrative or operational tasks. Jobs may range from highly supervised entry-level workers, technicians, and administrative staff to experienced individual contributors with robust technical or practical knowledge in specific areas, who have an ability to execute specialized work to support operations.

At the top of this career stream, individuals work independently and apply standards, yet can also make departures from established processes to resolve problems.
A colleague at this level works on tasks of limited scope and complexity, exercises independent judgment within defined boundaries and guidelines and typically under supervision. The colleague has skills developed through job-related training and on-the-job experience within a specific job discipline.

Colleagues have knowledge of standardized work routines and methods, general facts and information but may need to escalate non-routine problems to a more experienced colleague or supervisor.

Experience requirement:

- 2-6 years of experience in procurement domain

- Exposure of Logistics/Supply chain/Shipping industry

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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