MaerskSealand

Transportation Procurement Executive

MaerskSealand$80K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in transportation procurement or similar roles in 3PL/logistics companies
  • Practical knowledge of customs brokerage and cross-border trucking
  • Strong understanding of sourcing processes and cost management
  • Fluent in Thai and English
  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
  • Proactive with a high level of integrity and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Execute sourcing activities for transportation and customs clearance services
  • Support RFQs, tenders, and bidding processes
  • Negotiate pricing and service agreements with suppliers
  • Manage relationships with transport vendors and customs brokers
  • Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements
  • Assist in contract preparation and compliance assurance
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement requirements
  • Drive process improvements within procurement activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Dynamic work environment with collaborative culture
  • Possibility for international exposure through vendor management
  • Flexible working location with occasional travel required
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Procurement Execution

  • Execute sourcing activities for transportation (trucking, cross-border) and customs clearance services

  • Support RFQs, tenders, and bidding processes in alignment with business needs

  • Negotiate pricing, service scope, and commercial terms to achieve competitive cost

2. Supplier Management

  • Manage day-to-day relationships with transportation vendors and customs brokers

  • Monitor supplier performance (service quality, cost, compliance) and drive improvements

  • Support onboarding of new suppliers to strengthen capacity and reduce risk

3. Contract & Compliance

  • Support contract preparation and ensure agreements are in place with all suppliers

  • Ensure procurement activities follow company policies, compliance, and HSSE standards

  • Maintain proper documentation (PR, PO, contracts, supplier records)

4. Market & Cost Management

  • Support market analysis and benchmarking to understand cost drivers (fuel, tariffs, regulations)

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to achieving savings targets

5. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Work closely with Operations, Product, Finance, and other internal stakeholders

  • Support procurement requirements for business projects and customer solutions

  • Assist in resolving supplier issues and operational escalations

6. Process & System Support

  • Ensure proper use of procurement tools and systems

  • Drive process improvements and standardization in daily procurement activities

Critical Competencies

  • At least 03 - 05 years' professional working experience at transportation procurement or similar role(s) in 3PL/logistics companies

  • Practical experience in procurement for transportation, customs-house brokerage, cross-border trucking is a must

  • In-depth understanding of sourcing processes, cost drivers, and supplier management

  • Strong local market insight

  • Language proficiency: native Thais level, fluent English level

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

  • Good stakeholder management and teamwork

  • Detail-oriented with strong execution mindset

  • Basic analytical skills for cost and performance tracking

  • High sense of integrity and compliance

  • Proactive, responsible, and able to work under pressure

  • Willing to travel, to work in terminal office if needed

  • Occasional travel within Thailand may be required

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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