A.P. Moller - Maersk

Vendor Performance Analyst

A.P. Moller - Maersk
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSan Jose • Costa RicaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on compliance and performance optimization. Proficient in managing procurement processes and utilizing analytical tools to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationPerformance OptimizationCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute the CR-NCAM Area's procurement and performance strategy and action plan, aligned with the area's business plans
  • Develop long-term supplier relations and strengthen external partnerships
  • Optimize procurement spend across assigned purchase categories
  • Optimize contracts for assigned purchase categories
  • Register and follow up gameplan project performance and results in the Procurement reporting tool (PPM)
  • Ensure compliance with Maersk's global and local business principles, policies and standards
  • Develop category strategy aligned with area business plans
  • Enable sustainable and profitable growth through sourcing, optimized operational behaviors, and supplier innovation
  • Perform supplier market, category, and supply risk analysis and develop Total Value Ownership models with internal users and support functions
  • Draft contracts in Spanish and English and manage the overall contracting process with area legal experts
  • Manage vendor onboarding
  • Own service performance, implement corrective actions, escalate early, and ensure SLAs are current
  • Ensure legal, HSSE, policy, and ESG obligations are met and evidenced
  • Validate invoices, reimbursables, advances/amortization, and budget adherence
  • Run MOR/QBR cadence and maintain action and decision logs
  • Manage change-request processes, assess claims by components, and coordinate cross-functional reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • +2 Years of direct Procurement and/or Sourcing experience
  • Desirable working experience in the 3PL/4PL logistics sector/industry
  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Customs or related areas
  • Negotiation and management skills to maximize the outcome of contracts and sourcing negotiations
  • Growth mindset and continuous improvement mentality
  • Strong planning and prioritizing (based on impact) skills to manage work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently, as well as and as part of a cross-departmental team
  • High proficiency working with Microsoft Office Products including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Power BI and ERPs, and E-Procurement Systems
  • English proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Maersk's diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning culture
  • Support for adjustments and accommodations during the application and hiring process

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Hard Skills
ProcurementSourcingSupplier Market AnalysisTotal Value Ownership ModelsContract DraftingBudget AdherenceChange-Request ManagementHSSE ComplianceESG ObligationsRisk Analysis
Soft Skills
Negotiation SkillsPlanning and PrioritizingGrowth MindsetContinuous Improvement MentalityIndependent and Team Work
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Power BIERPsE-Procurement SystemsProcurement Reporting Tool (PPM)
Industry Keywords
3PL Logistics4PL LogisticsSupply ChainLogisticsBusiness AdministrationCustoms