.OpportunityMaersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility and continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.About the RoleThe SWE Head of L&S Procurement oversees procurement spend for Spain, France, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco (SWE) and supports the company's ambitious commercial growth objectives. This role involves managing and developing the procurement team, collaborating closely with Maersk's Product team, Transported by Maersk (Tb M), Contract Logistics Delivery Teams, and the commercial organization to drive organizational transformation and support our growth journeyKey ResponsibilitiesManage the Area Procurement team including team members sitting in several different offices across the AreaWork closely in a Matrix organization that involve harmonizing Area procurement efforts and working closely with the regional procurement manager plus the Centre Procurement teams in close collaborationPartner with the Area Product, Sales, Service Delivery and finance teams on long term game plans mapping Joint Cost Plan initiatives across the area organisation, including growth projects and ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs, customer experience and operational executionLead negotiations, hold senior supplier relationships, and coordinate the right Service Level Agreements between Maersk and its partnersAccountable for integrating Maersk Contract Management frameworks to help ensure compliance and best in class supplier performanceDrive a strong digital footprint in collaboration with the digital procurement team and ensure that this is translated in our engagement with the way we work with our suppliers and Area business plansPerform continuous improvement on supplier market analytics, organising market intelligence and creating a competitive edge for Maersk book of business through creating effective supply chains through our suppliers.Co-operate closely with colleagues between the Area and the Ocean set up in the Area/RegionMaintain and grow the relationship with product, commercial and area directors and support regional strategy through the area plansWhat we are looking forExtensive experience in supply chain management, contract and lead logistics, land and intermodal transportation, warehousing and distribution, 3PL/4PL, fulfillment services, and procurement