12MAY2019 - JOB - Purchaser - MOT Lube Procurement - A.P. Moller - Maersk - Copenhagen, DK

Maersk Oil Trading is a fun and enthusiastic team dedicated to building a unique organisation and superior business results. 

Our main activities are the sourcing of marine fuel and lubricant solutions for the group's vessel fleet and we take pride in combining our strong heritage with a new and innovative approach to our business. 

Each year, Maersk Oil Trading purchases around $4 billion worth of fuel and lube oil. Read more about us on www.maerskoiltrading.com and follow us on Linked-In.

Maersk Oil Trading Lubricants (MOT) is looking for a talented and action-based Purchaser to join our lubricant procurement team. 

We offer

The team is specialized in managing lubricant supplies and strategies for some of the largest commercial fleets in the world. 

The position offers significant internal and external stakeholder contact as well as the opportunity to engage with a broad international network, therefore providing you with exciting challenges as well as excellent opportunities for career development.

You will be accountable to the Manager of Procurement and Operations and acts as the primary point of contact for supplies of lubricants and related services to vessels and other related organizations. 

This role will be based in Copenhagen and will function as part of a close-knit virtual MOT procurement team operating out of Denmark and India. 

You are primarily responsible for procurement, optimization and effective on-going management of vessel lubricant inventory and budget spend, including internal and external client/supplier relationships. 

The role will require a deep understanding of lubricant products, shipping operations, supply chain logistics, and Marine lubricant supplier capabilities.

Key responsibilities 

• Receiving inquiries and order requests in various ERP systems or by phone, email, etc., ensuring that all necessary information is collected and acknowledging the order from the customer. Interpreting the order and seeking technical advice where appropriate.

• Liaising with the vessel, the vessel agents, and appointed suppliers to expedite deliveries as appropriate. Check and review the order to ensure the optimum supply quantities and pricing arrangements at all times. Providing delivery instructions and advice as appropriate. 

• Invoice matching with order and delivery receipt received from suppliers for timely payment. 

• Actively monitoring and identifying uneconomical supply situations that will negatively impact the vessel’s running costs and pro-actively recommend solutions before the expense is incurred. 

• Resolving any order related problems including redirection of orders or change of products as appropriate.

• Actively tracking own and supplier non-conformances to:
o Proactively influence and improve results. 
o Identify opportunities to improve performance and deliver additional value to the business.

• Building and maintaining high-level relationships with internal clients and key suppliers in order to maintain and build own knowledge and awareness of the Marine lubricants market and customer expectations. 

• As part of the MOT team providing 24/7 accessibility to its client base, the role may well include out of hours cover on a rotational basis.

• Lead specific projects designed to optimise performance and/or improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

We are looking for

The ideal candidate will be educated to Bachelor or Master degree level in Business administration/Engineering/Chemistry discipline or equivalent level and have 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain.

Suitably experienced candidates preferably in the Lubricants/Chemical industry will be considered on merit.

Knowledge of Lubricants and the related industry practices will be preferred, but is not a mandatory requirement.

You:

• Have a well-developed sense of urgency and are able to meet tight deadlines

• Computer literate, advanced level in Excel

• Speak and write English at a professional level

• Have a good balance of general customer service and relationship management skills. Basic knowledge of the shipping industry is preferable

• Strong planning and decision making skills

• Strong and effective negotiation skills

• Excellent teamwork skills and experience in working with multi-discipline/multi-cultural teams

• Strong interpersonal understanding with an awareness of different cultures within the customer base, team and organisation

• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline within a demanding/fluctuating workload and operating environment

• Work proactively with minimal supervision (autonomous)

• Attention to detail

• Ability to think both tactically and strategically.