Zodiac Maritime Limited is one of the most respected ship operation and management companies in the industry. With a globally recognised reputation for performance excellence, Zodiac Maritime remains one of the strongest, largest, and most successful private businesses in shipping, with a diversified portfolio of over 180 commercial vessels. Zodiac continues to experience substantial growth, with a total fleet valued in excess of $10b.
With a growing orderbook focused on more efficient dual fuel vessels, the company looks forward to taking delivery of the first series of 15,500 TEU Neo-Panamax container vessels with LNG Dual fuel capability, 3 x LPG VLGCs (with LPG Dual Fuel systems), followed by the first of a large order of 7,000 CEU LNG Dual Fuel PCTC vessels.
As the shipping inductry continues to strive for a greener and cleaner future by moving away from fossil fuel dependency, we join the mission to find future solutions to decarbonise and minimise the impact of maritime shipping activity on the environment. From new fuels and technologies to intensive performance monitoring to training oure crew, we endeavour to be a part of making shipping a more environmentally friendly enterprise.
Zodiac Maritime is headquartered in London with representative offices in Monaco, Shanghai, Japan and India, as well as 14 crew recruitment offices located around the world. The open plan London head office is located in the West End with a headcount of 200 employees and offshore staff comprising of 6,500 crew members. The culture is best described as high performing, results orientated, commercial, forward thinking and flat structured, with agility in decision-making to enable positive commercial and operational outcomes.
Zodiac Maritime is seeking to appoint an experienced and high calibre Marine Procurement & Logistics Manager, to ensure the ongoing management and stability of the global supply chain for Zodiac Maritime's Marine Division (Stores, Spares, Technical and Repairs) for a fleet of approximately 165 vessels. This is an exciting position in a secure global business which continually leads its industry.
Position: Marine Procurement & Logistics Manager
Reporting to: Head of Procurement & Logistics
Location: Head office, London
Role
overview:
- The achievement of optimal supplier performance, quality and pricing outcomes; effective planning and risk reduction ; tangible cost-savings; developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships; commerically astute negotiation and contract management; an effective team leadership, will be critical to the success of the Marine Procurement function.
- You will be accountable for ensuring the Marine Procurement function as well as our Suppliers, operate in strict accordance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental; Anti-Bribery and Corruption; Ethical trading policy and Anti-Money Laudering policies, practices, and procedures.
- Consistently meeting high standards of quality, performance, and productivity.
Key
responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Head of Procurement and through the effective engagement with relevant Heads of Departments and General Fleet Managers, you will shape and execute the Technical Marine Procurement strategy, to achieve value and efficiency for the business.
- Provide all neccessary suppoort to the managed fleet of vessels, Purchasing, Dry Dock, New Building and Fleet Technical teams.
- Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, enable then to achieve success in their roles, through the achievement of operational and financial metrics within their fleets.
- Establish, build, and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and enable performance and delivery. This may involve constructively challenging the business demand / procurement practices to achieve value and efficiency for the business.
- With input from all shipping departments and the analysis of market conditions, set and drive KPIs with real time monitoring and applicable adjustments, to achieve cost-optimization and continuous improvement in the delivery of marine goods and services.
- Accoutable for the annual Technical Procurement budget and forecasts, with early identification, escalation, and resolution of areas of anomaly.
- Proactive and clear communication with stakeholders on the impact of marker changes / conditions, on Marine Procurement operations and activities. Recommend solutions without compromising on qulaity and cost optimisation.
- As agreed with the Head of Procurement, as well as input from Legal, Finance, and relevant departments, drive the planning and execution of Framework Agreements and General Service Contracts for all vendors and SLA's.
- Active participant in the development and implementation of innovative procurement processes such as eProcurement.
To be successful in this role
Relevant experience & education
- 10+ years extensive experience in Marine Procurement at a regional / global role level.
- Proven track record of achievement in delivering effective and commercially beneificial procurment strategies, policies, and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and concluding successful negotiations with global suppliers and vendors.
- Strong market awareness and in-depth understanding of maritime supply chain components, regulations, market conditions, trade documentation, and insurances.
- A forward-thinking approach to procurement, systems, and controls. Experience in change management and system implementations would be an advantage.
- Highly developed leadership and team management skills. Strong leadership profile and willingness (and able) to "roll up sleeves" and lead from the front.
- Highly effective at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders, even in challenging situations.
We are currently trialling our hybrid working model. To ensure the company is using the most effective working practices the model is reviewed regularly and amended as appropriate.
