Procurement Manager - CMA CGM-Dubai
Dubai -Contract, PermanentCMA CGM, founded by Jacques R. Saadé, is a leading worldwide shipping group. Its 449 vessels call more than 420 ports in the world on all 5 continents. In 2016, they carried 15.6 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). Now headed by Rodolphe Saadé, CMA CGM enjoys a continuous growth and keeps innovating to offer its customers new maritime, terrestrial, and logistical solutions. With a presence in 160 countries and through its 600 agencies network, the Group employs 29,000 people worldwide, including 2,400 in its headquarters in Marseilles. Mission: Reporting to Operations Director of the Regional office, this position will be responsible to manage Terminal Services Procurement and related follow up activities and assist HO procurement / DRO Operations Director to Improve efficiencies in following Key Result image based on Management guidance. Key Result Areas: Overall responsibility for ensuring valid TSA (Terminal Service Agreements), SLA (Service Level Agreements) and Marine Service Contracts are available for all Ports under DRO Coverage To safeguard Group interests including Ships / Assets The MFN (Most favoured Nation) Rates or Best in the market Rates are secured for the Group with analytical approach and skillful negotiations with Service Providers In additional to the main Stevedoring Services, ensure key ancillary services are negotiated / secured to the benefit of the Group and minimize any risks and costs associated with “Standard Tariffs” Where applicable, to ensure rebates due to the Group are collected and penalties applicable are duly notified and invoiced to the relevant Service provider The scope of activity will include, but not limited to following: Ensure familiarity / adherence to corporate purchasing & contracting procedures and remain in sync with HO Procurement Management / counterparts Maintain the Procurement database containing, TSAs, SLAs, Contracts and recap of important items including validity, renewal dates etc Monitor and be fully familiar with the relevant market intelligence data of all locations within the Region Establish & maintain constructive relationships including visits & observations of all Ports & Terminals Mandatorily initiate internal TSA renewal mechanism 03 months prior expiry of the existing agreement Engage with HO Lines, Procurement and Port Agents within renewal window (or in new contracts) to ensure all important areas and requirements are incorporated in full & all best practices are covered Post decisions of internal reviews, engage with external Service provider for TSA renewal of extension mechanism 02 months prior expiry of the existing agreement For all locations during the negotiation process, financial exposure to each Vendor, impact assessment of any Vendor / Rate changes and loopholes if any in STD Terms must be reviewed / identified Conduct thorough and skilful negotiations with Ports & Terminals for best rate structure for main scope activities, optimum terms for ancillary services and good SLA Terms Any key location engaged in important transhipment activities, an environment conducive & to promote, benefit the Group must be secured Adhere to CMA CGM TSA Boiler plate as the default document, in the event of any deviation, such is validate with HO Procurement / Legal team prior execution Ensure formal coordination with HO Legal advisors to Minimize corporate liability associated with the Procurement function (i.e. Insurance, guarantees, penalties, rebates, etc) Once finalized, ensure full (or partial on confidentiality level) Agreements are disseminated to HO / DRO & relevant Cost control team, Agency OPS / Finance team for implementation Provide semi-annual (or prompt when a new facility emerges) updates to DRO / HO Lines / Procurement the pros & cons of competing terminals / Ports, including financial & OPS capability impact Likewise, if any particular Group Line tries to change vendor / Port suddenly with no impact assessment, prompt action should be taken to highlight consequences & a quick review before implementation Where necessary, resolve issues and problems that arise between CMA CGM and Ports, Terminals & Marine service providers if linked to TSA / SLA or Procurement Where volume threshold rates & rebates are involved, ensure to drive volume progression and recovery of rebates with DRO OPS / Agents Where applicable, assist DRO OPS and Port agents with penalty / performance shortfall recoveries Identity & recommend cost reduction Opportunities to RO management and HO departments, including phase in / out opportunities Put in place dedicated tools (to be updated on a regular basis) and train the relevant user or users to maintain those tools updated Define process and KPIs for Procurement activities in view of regular Reports to HO and RO top management Skill sets, Educational & Experience criteria A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Shipping Minimum 10 Year’s Container Ops. Management experience Prior experience in similar capacity / or high-level exposure to Terminal activity preferred Should possess high-level understanding of Operational costs Should be highly focused, analytical, dedicated and result driven Should be proficient in MS Office application & adaptable to software applications Fluency in English is mandatory, ability to work in French language will be an advantage Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate guidelines
Technical Translator - Kar Son-Dubai
Dubai - Technical Translator Location: Dubai - Posted: 06 May, 2019 Description Translator General Location: Dubai - Occupancy: full time Description The Red Hat Localization team is looking for an experienced Technical Translator with Arabic language skills to join our amazing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the translations, reviews, and quality assurances (QA) of our software user interfaces (UI) and the documentation that teaches our customers how to use the software we produce. You’ll need to collaborate with subject matter experts in and out of our organization, as well as with other translators working in the area of your language expertise. Primary job responsibilities Localize user interfaces for our software offerings from English into Arabic Localize documentation that teaches customers how to use our offerings and solutions from English into Arabic Work with technical experts to correct and improve localized Arabic content Collaborate on translation projects with other Red Hat’s translators and external translation agencies Review translations and provide feedback to peers and external translators Required skills Professional or advanced-level translation abilities with solid writing skills in Arabic Ability to communicate at a professional level in written and verbal English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with a global, cross-functional team Prior experience with localizing software UIs and documentation from English to Japanese Ability to research information technology (IT) topics to ensure accurate and high-quality translations Familiarity with translation management systems We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Requirements Bachelor degree Can speak and write at least 2 Languages Must be a valid passport holder Provisions Salary: to be discussed Employment visa provided Transportation provided Housing provided Medical insurance provided Apply directly (recommended): https://job4u.ae/job-in-uae/Dubai -/other/translator/846642 Or post your CV: [email protected] Find more similar job vacancies on https://job4u.ae How to Apply? Please send an email to [email protected]
Senior Specialist - Contract Management - GE-Jebel Ali
Jebel AliRole Summary: The Contracts Manager will provide broad-based and thorough commercial contract management support to the project management group through the entire lifecycle of the EPC power project including engineering, manufacturing, delivery, construction, installation, commissioning, commercial operation, and final contract closeout. Essential Responsibilities: The Contracts Manager develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In this role you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Represent GE interests in customer and internal meetings for project close outs as well as active projects and future contracts Report commercial risks, mitigation, and resolution to management via business segment risk reviews, and assume a role in developing world-class risk mitigation strategies Drive Contract Management Margin Enhancement program in the assigned segment/region with focus on change order management, negotiation of settlement agreements within established financial reserves etc Provide commercial / contractual support in the development and implementation of negotiation strategies to mitigate contractual risks on assigned projects Assist in the preparation of presentations, negotiation of claims, and the writing and execution of settlement agreements to resolve issues Support electronic order release system including interfacing with information systems for problem resolution and system enhancement as well as related database and administrative tools Participate in the maintenance of Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) / Order-to-Remittance (OTR) contract management databases such as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), consortium management database and construction subcontract databases and liquidated damages and insurance recovery databases Support efforts to pursue Insurance / Supplier Recovery as appropriate Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited university or college At least 10 additional years of experience in project management, financial or commercial contract management. At least one year of negotiation and customer facing experience. Willingness and ability to travel for frequent travel Desired Characteristics: Master’s degree in Business or Finance GE Leadership Development program (PMLP, OMLP, JOLP, RELP or equivalent) Demonstrated Leadership in a matrix environment Negotiation experience. Energy markets experience. Strategic thinker with a track record for developing innovative solutions to difficult Business problems. Diligent, dedicated and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to deliver while handling large numbers of diverse tasks. Project management experience in power industry. Construction management experience. Field engineering experience. Contract management or negotiation experience. High energy level - self-starter. Technical knowledge of product lines and associated systems. Microsoft suite proficiency. Six Sigma training (GE employees only). Strong oral and written communication skills in English Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills About Us: GE (NYSE: GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com Additional Locations: United Arab Emirates;Jebel Ali;