About this role
Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions. Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world. Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
YOUR ROLE
Based in Abidjan, you will be responsible for structuring and professionalizing Procurement activities related to Intermodal Transportation and Depot Services across the West Africa region. Working closely with Inland Logistics Services (ILS) teams, operational stakeholders and local agencies, you will support the region's ambitious growth objectives by implementing procurement best practices, strengthening supplier management and developing a structured sourcing strategy. As a key business partner, you will contribute to creating long-term value by ensuring the availability of transportation and depot capacity while optimizing costs, improving supplier performance and supporting business expansion. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement governance and change management within a fast-growing and evolving environment.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?
- Develop and implement a regional procurement strategy for Intermodal Transportation and Depot Services across West Africa.
- Structure and professionalize procurement activities within the region by introducing clear processes, governance frameworks and procurement best practices.
- Build and maintain a robust supplier panel capable of supporting current and future business growth.
- Lead supplier qualification, evaluation and performance management processes.
- Design, launch and manage structured tender processes to improve sourcing competitiveness and transparency.
- Drive annual contract negotiations and establish long-term contractual frameworks with key suppliers.
- Strengthen contract management practices and ensure procurement agreements are aligned with business requirements.
- Support local agencies by promoting procurement discipline and educating stakeholders on sourcing best practices.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to identify capacity constraints and develop procurement solutions that support business growth.
- Develop cost-efficient allocation strategies for depot and inland transportation activities.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities and regional opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and operational reliability.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action plans.
- Support business continuity by proactively managing supplier risks and identifying alternative sourcing solutions.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?
- Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or a related field.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or Supplier Management.
- Strong experience managing complex procurement activities within transportation, logistics, shipping, industrial services or infrastructure environments.
- Experience in Intermodal Transportation, Inland Logistics or Transport Procurement would be a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated experience leading tender processes, supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
- Proven ability to build procurement processes and governance frameworks within developing or evolving organizations.
- Strong understanding of the African business environment and regional market dynamics.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to challenge existing practices and drive organizational change.
- Assertive leadership style with the ability to take ownership and lead initiatives autonomously.
- Structured, pragmatic and results-oriented mindset.
- Curious, adaptable and open to continuous learning and self-improvement.
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
- Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !