Procurement Intern at Maersk Line

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Intern

Ref. No: R128790
Location: Lagos

Job Overview

• As a Procurement Intern at A.P. Moller Maersk, you will play a crucial role in supporting our procurement and supply chain operations in Nigeria.
• Working closely with our experienced procurement team, you will gain valuable insights into the logistics industry and contribute to the success of our procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotes and negotiate terms.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders, contracts, and agreements.
• Analyze market trends and conditions to identify potential suppliers in the logistics and transportation industry.
• Support the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on performance metrics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely procurement of goods and services.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and logistics departments.
• Supports on MCL (Maersk Contract Logistics) requests which includes and not limited to the following : 1-Identifying top potential vendors and ensuring smooth onboarding is done. 2- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for direct and indirect requests. 3- New site inspection and vendor visit. 4- Maintain a weekly allocation compliance tracker based on allocation shared with execution 
• Maintain a weekly savings tracker for all initiatives based on Projects (PPM) opportunities  
• Ensure contract SLAs/KPIs are adequately cascaded and adequately followed up to ensure 100% compliance to contractual terms.
• Follow up orders deliveries with vendors.
• Registration of new vendors

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong attention to details and great analytical skills .
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic logistics team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in procurement within the logistics and transportation sector.
• Work with a collaborative and dynamic team of logistics professionals.
• Opportunity for professional development and mentorship in the logistics industry.
• Networking opportunities within the logistics and supply chain community.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.