Head of Procurement, Home-Based Delivery Service
About The Role
We are Maersk, and we are seeking a Head of Procurement, Home-Based Delivery Services (HBDS) to lead procurement strategy, supplier performance, and capacity planning for one of the most critical and rapidly growing areas of our North American ground transportation business. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for managing a supplier network that supports home delivery operations across North America.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the procurement strategy for Home-Based Delivery Services across North America
Develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance service quality, capacity requirements, and cost optimization
Serve as a key member of the HBDS leadership team, contributing to business planning and strategic decision-making
Lead procurement governance, supplier segmentation, and contracting standards across the HBDS network
Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, RFPs, and supplier selection activities
Evaluate market opportunities and sourcing alternatives to ensure capacity readiness across all operating regions
Partner with stakeholders to support investment decisions and long-term network optimization strategies
Establish and manage supplier performance programs focused on service quality, delivery performance, and capacity utilization
Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements
Drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners
Ensure operational readiness during peak periods and customer growth events
Drive digital procurement initiatives and adoption of sourcing technologies, transportation platforms, and contract management tools
Improve supplier visibility, spend management, and procurement reporting capabilities
Utilize data and analytics to optimize supplier performance, sourcing decisions, and cost efficiency
Support implementation and utilization of tools such as SAP, Oracle, transportation procurement solutions, and supplier management platforms
Lead and develop a distributed procurement and supplier management team
Provide clear direction, performance leadership, coaching, and accountability across the organization
Foster a culture focused on execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Drive standardization and alignment across teams, suppliers, and operating regions
Who We Are Looking For
Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or carrier management leadership roles
Proven track record managing large transportation or logistics spend portfolios
Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management programs
Strong understanding of carrier procurement, transportation networks, and capacity planning
Demonstrated ability to drive measurable cost savings, service improvements, and supplier performance outcomes
Experience leading distributed teams and managing performance across multiple locations
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders and business leaders
Advanced analytical and financial acumen with experience using data to drive sourcing decisions
Experience with procurement and transportation technology platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and supplier management systems
Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Experience within home delivery, last-mile, transportation, logistics, trucking, or freight environments is highly preferred