Join the wave of growth at Maersk! We're not just a company, we're a movement. With a vision larger than the ocean, we're on a mission to connect and simplify our customers' supply chains as a true integrator of container logistics. And we need talented individuals like you to make it happen!
A year of growth, and we're just getting started! Our Global Service Centers (GSC) in Mexico and Brazil have been thriving for over a year now, and we're taking it to the next level. As part of our GSC Americas team, you'll be at the forefront of driving excellence across our global network, collaborating with diverse professionals, and embracing challenges that inspire growth. If you're ready to propel your career with a world leader in transport and logistics, Maersk is your destination. Embark on a journey with us—where your passion will navigate the future of global commerce.
Here’s the Deal:
The Sourcing Execution Assistant Manager, Logistics & Services serves as the regional Subject
Matter Expert (SME) and day-to-day team lead for Sourcing Execution activities across the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico, supporting the effective execution of sourcing, supplier enablement,
contracting and Procurement-to-Pay activities. The position exists to ensure consistent, timely and compliant execution of sourcing and purchasing processes, providing functional guidance to Sourcing Execution Analysts, resolving complex operational and transactional issues, and supporting the implementation of regional Procurement standards and improvement initiatives. The role leads lower- and medium-complexity sourcing activities and plays a key role in vendor vetting and onboarding, catalogue and rate enablement, Payment on Time, process compliance, digital adoption and continuous improvement. Working closely with the Sourcing Execution Manager and cross-functional stakeholders, the Assistant Manager translates established strategies, policies and processes into effective day-to-day execution. The role identifies and resolves process exceptions, reduces vendor onboarding turnaround times and purchasing complexity, improves supplier and payment experience, and supports a scalable, controlled and high-performing regional Sourcing Execution capability
Required qualification, experience & skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, transportation, logistics, warehousing or a related field.
Demonstrated experience executing sourcing events, including RFx processes, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations and implementation, combined with working knowledge of Procurement-to-Pay and supplier-onboarding processes.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert and functional team lead, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching and quality assurance without formal people-management responsibility.
Working knowledge of procurement governance, contract compliance, segregation of duties and resolution of complex purchasing, invoicing or supplier-data exceptions.
Experience using ERP and procurement technology, including e-sourcing, catalogue, contract or rate-management platforms; familiarity with automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools is desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with high ownership, attention to detail and commitment to compliance, service quality and continuous improvement.
Fluent Spanish and strong English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across Mexico, the U.S. and Canada
Key Responsibilities
SME & Day-to-Day Team Leadership
Sourcing & Commercial Execution
Category Strategy Execution
Vendor Vetting, Onboarding & Enablement
Procurement-to-Pay Execution & Process Control
Catalogue, Contract & Rate Enablemen
Technology,…