Procurement Executive

Who are We?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

Contract type: Permanent/Full Time

Location: Airoli-Mumbai

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this important role is to support the contract renewal activities in the assigned region. The key focus will be supporting the Regional Procurement Teams in ensuring newly negotiated contracts are registered, and uploaded into the contract management application and circulated for approval. In addition, this person will support the management of the active vendor database regions.

This role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and good planning. The person will be part of the Regional Procurement Team and directly interact with internal stakeholders and vendors across the region.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Regional Procurement and Procurement Support teams to ensure timely contract renewals.
• Register contracts and mandatory documentation in the contract management application and initiate the e-signature process in accordance with the Group Authority Matrix.
• Support colleagues to ensure the regional vendor database is up to date.
• Ensure assigned objectives and KPIs are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers.
• Any other duties as required by the Regional Procurement Manager.
  
  

Who you are:

• Knowledge and experience of contract management or process management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures
• Self-starter and an innovative mindset
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience in, or good understanding of, marine port agency
• The ability to speak other languages would be an advantage.

• Experience in large-scale, complex, global service organizations.
  
  

In return, we will offer you:

• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Remote GP and second medical opinion service which gives you, and your family members that live in the same household, timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Full Employee Assistance Programme including access to care support covering work, family, relationships, money and health
• Career development and progression opportunities, including travel to other Inchcape port locations across the UK
• Financial support to complete ICS Shipping qualifications
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days
  
  

Plus, much more!

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.