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L&S Procurement Manager - EAA

Maersk

NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 27 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Maersk is hiring an Area Head of Logistics & Services Procurement for East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits experienced leaders in logistics and supply chain management who can manage multi-location teams and drive digital innovation in procurement across several East African countries.

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What you will do

  • Lead strategic partnerships with the Area Leadership Team and other departments to align procurement with business growth and customer experience goals.
  • Manage cost leadership and total cost of ownership across various products, ensuring procurement supports financial targets.
  • Oversee supplier relationship management including negotiations, service level agreements, KPIs, and corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in supplier market analytics and market intelligence to create competitive advantages.
  • Lead digital innovation in procurement by adopting e-sourcing platforms and AI-enabled procurement tools.
  • Build and maintain a high-performing procurement team of three, fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Ensure compliance with Maersk's contract management frameworks, procurement policies, HSSE, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in logistics, including inland transportation, warehousing, cold chain, intermodal, contract logistics, and supply chain management.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Proven leadership experience managing multi-location teams and building team capabilities.
  • Ability to lead digital transformation and adopt AI-enabled procurement technologies.
  • Strong commercial understanding linking procurement actions to profit and loss and business outcomes.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Power BI) and ERP systems.
  • Fluency in English.

How to apply

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