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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company · 1 day ago

Director of Procurement

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a global leader in transportation and logistics, and they are seeking a Procurement Director for their North America Regional Procurement Office. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement activities across North America, ensuring effective management of the procurement lifecycle and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Marine TransportationShippingTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Regional Procurement Leadership: Set and execute the strategic direction for procurement across North America, aligning with global and regional objectives

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, business units, and cross-functional teams. Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, align goals, and deliver value

Process Optimization: Analyse, redesign, and optimize procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation. Implement innovative procurement solutions, digital tools, and continuous improvement initiatives

Supplier Management: Oversee supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management. Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and innovation

Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the Regional Procurement Office team, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and build organizational capability

Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

Reporting & Analytics: Monitor and report on procurement performance, savings, and key metrics. Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making and measurable improvements

Qualification

Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement TechnologiesStakeholder ManagementStrategic SourcingData-Driven Decision MakingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred

10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large, matrixed organization

Proven experience managing regional or global procurement operations

Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, and supplier relationship management (SRM)

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance teams

Proficiency in procurement technologies and ERP systems

Strategic thinker with a track record of driving process improvements and delivering results

Preferred

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Company

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

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MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte.

Founded in 1970

Geneva, Geneve, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.msc.com/

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