Supply Chain & Proximity Manager

About the Role We are looking for a Proximity Buyer to join our Procurement team, supporting the Maersk Tanker Fleet. This role is well-suited to an individual with strong interpersonal skills who can develop and influence relationships across internal and external stakeholders. What We Offer Join a role where your decisions have a direct impact on vessel operations around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges in a dynamic and changing marine environment. Additionally, you get to build strong stakeholder relationships and make tangible differences every day. You'll experience the best of both worlds: the global scale, career opportunities, and resources of Maersk, combined with the close-knit, agile, and collaborative environment of the Maersk Tankers business. Here, you'll be empowered to take ownership, influence outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement in an international setting. Key Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end demand-to-delivery process for an allocated fleet of vessels, ensuring the 4R Principle – Right Price, Right Place, Right Time, and Right Quantity. • Running RFQs with non-contracted suppliers to secure optimal deliveries. • Ensure compliance with procurement category strategies while supporting vessel-specific operational requirements. • Build strong working relationships with superintendents, vessel crews, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges efficiently. • Drive supply chain excellence by identifying process improvements and optimization opportunities across systems and stakeholders. • Support effective vessel budget utilization through commercially sound sourcing decisions. • Analyse operational and procurement data to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement. • Contribute with supplier feedback to support category strategies and supplier development initiatives across the Marine Procurement department. What We’re Looking For • More than 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or sourcing. • Proven track record in planning and supply chain management within an international matrix organization. • Experience in the maritime industry will be considered an advantage. • Self-driven team player with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to build rapport at all levels. • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize under ambitious timelines. • Comfortable handling risks, uncertainties, and changing priorities. • Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.