Responsibility level: Manager levels

 
Group Procurement (MPRO) was established in Copenhagen in 2001 and is today a world class procurement organization with more than 200 employees worldwide responsible for coordinating global procurement across the entire APM-M Group.

In September 2005 a satellite office was opened in Shanghai to cater for the Asian supply market and the department has today grown to 28 staff members. To continue our growth and be in line with the APM-M Group’s increasing presence in this region MPRO is looking for an Assistant Sourcing Manager with the following key responsibilities:

-Responsible for certain categories sourcing projects for Dansk Supermarked and other stakeholders
-Responsible for pre-negotiation with suppliers
-Work closely with factories to make sure orders are delivered according to the requirement
-Coordinate between suppliers and buyers to ensure smooth order procedures
-Identify potential suppliers for new products
-Manage internal filing system
-Other related/relevant tasks requested by management

The ideal candidate has:
-Insight in Chinese supply market especially in consumer goods
-Very strong communication skills with suppliers
-Good negotiation skills
-Professional English skills both in verbal and written
-Strong MS office package skills
-International mindset
-Organized, well planned

Due to the scope of work, travel domestic as well as international has to be expected.
MPRO offers in return a unique working environment where you will be surrounded by highly professional and competent colleagues. Maersk Procurement is a people focused organization placing high emphasis on training and education through which future career patterns and development opportunities are created. The right candidate will be a part of a growing organization with a great exposure to the rest of the APM-M Group.

The right candidate will also participate in the A.P. Moller - Maersk Purchasing Academy programme and have the opportunity to network with colleagues in other parts of the A.P. Moller -Maersk Group and learn international procurement best practice. As many of these activities are of international nature, there will be travel opportunities.