Project Management Officer

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.

The Role

The PMO of our Chief Procurement Officer at CMA CGM is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to international and challenging projects across the company. CMA CGM is growing internationally at a very rapid pace, and we are heavily invested in digitalization and innovation leading to exciting new projects. The role involves being highly organized and adaptable to handle and support the Chief procurement officer throughout his day to day to achieve the group ambitious goals. You’ll need to be ready to wear many hats and get involved on a wide variety of strategic and Group projects. The role is a great steppingstone within the firm for ambitious individuals who want to grow further in an international company!

Responsibilities

• You’ll support the CPO to build and roll-out the fundations of a top-notch companywide procurement function and raise procurement culture among all decision makers
• You’ll organize and gather information from various departments and meetings and ensure an accurate and clear reporting, along with recommendations when needed
• Participates in strategic initiatives by leading them and reporting results back
• You’ll organize a calendar and keep track of multiple projects at the same time
• You’ll keep up with industry trends to be able to navigate and understand various conversations with ease
• Deploy best practices, new tools or approaches within the department whenever relevant
• Execute the business vision operationally
• Curates internal and external meetings materials

Profile and competencies 

• Top academics or experience in consulting firm is a must have
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within an international and challenging environment
• International mindset and exposure
• A real problem solver and troubleshooter
• Extremely organized and autonomous. Synthesis capability and data analysis
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work at all levels of the organization
• Highly adaptable and flexible through shifting priorities
• Ability to travel
• English and French must be impeccable
• Willing to learn and grow within the firm

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

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