Within the Corporate Projectsand Services Department and reporting to the Department Group Leader, this rolehas the responsibility to procure Projects Transportation Services and developCost Estimates for Commercial Proposals:
Key Activities & Responsibilities within Projects, Sourceand procure logistics/shipping services in compliance with Available Budget, ProjectSchedule, Required Service Levels, Contracted Scope of Work & Qualityrequirements:
1. develop and propose Project Tender Strategy;
2. coordinate with Internal Stakeholders to secureon time availability of tender documents;
3. prepare, Develop, Manage and Run complex tendersin autonomy;
4. assess Financial and Compliance Risk ofForwarders in order to identify and mitigate potential risks;
5. analyze tender data, perform scenario analysisand develop negotiation strategy;
6. negotiate with Forwarders best costs, servicelevels and contractual terms;
7. develop complex Commercial Bid Evaluations andpropose awarding;
8. define and Prepare Award Recommendation;
9. prepare and issue Contracts/ Frame Agreements withForwarders, consistent with project requirements and company rules;
10. contract Management & Follow up (e.g. NewPrices requests, Claims and Contract revisions..);
11. support the Group Leader in driving thedevelopment and sustainability of a Transportation service providers supplybase able to meet Projects and Corporate Strategy requirements;
12. prepare Cost Estimates for CommercialDepartment;
13. interface with all internal Stakeholders(Project Team, Logistics specialists, Legal, Administration and Estimatingdepartment…);
14. propose continuous process improvements leadingto cost optimization leveraging also Digital Innovations
Personal Attributes :
15. knowledge of reference market and relevant providers;
16. ability to manage multiple tasks/activities atthe same time;
17. strong data analysis and scenario development;
18. consolidated time management and problem solvingattitude;
19. strong experiencein transportation contracts preparation and negotiation;
20. proficient written and verbal communication inEnglish;
21. attention to details to ensure all documents/deliverablesproduced are accurate;
22. aptitude to build, develop and consolidaterelationships at all levels within the company organization and supply base;
23. knowledge of SAP.