Provide a thorough analysis of the cost control processes and direct operating spend to assist operations management and work together with the Procurement Manager on the quality implementation of the company procurement processes.

Samskip is looking to create an independent role to review the internal cost control processes and aid in improving cost control awareness throughout the organization. Additionally, this role will provide support to decentralized procurement activities. This should aid in keeping control over the direct operating spend with our suppliers, avoid unnecessary spend, and increase the amount of costs that can be recharged to customers, while also keeping in mind sustainability and other quality aspects throughout the organization’s procurement processes. If you think you can help us to achieve all that, read on and find out more about life at Samskip.

An International Opportunity

Samskip is a truly international company with headquarters in Rotterdam that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal transport solutions across Europe. Being one of the largest transport companies in Europe and at one of the world’s busiest and most important transport and shipping hubs, you will engage with the cutting edge of 21st-century logistics.

It’s exciting, it’s fun and every day is different as you work with a diverse range of colleagues from different regions and disciplines to deliver advanced transport solutions. Together, we make things happen.

Understanding the dynamics of our costs and business

This is a challenging and wide-ranging role in which you work with financial and operational data to review the correct implementation of various cost control processes. Furthermore, you will provide support in maintaining procurement processes and consolidating detailed information of regional teams. It involves all aspects of operations - land transport by road, rail and water, shipping, ports, terminals, and equipment – and represents an exciting opportunity to help improve Samskip's bottom-line results.

Detailed core task-related activities include:

• Thorough checks of Rate Confirmation Notes (RCNs)
• Regular spot checks on rate entry in operational systems
• Identify and analyze deviations from solid cost control processes
• Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records
• Close cooperation with operations management to improve the processes where needed

A great place to develop your career

At Samskip we want you to be the best you can be. That’s why you’ll be able to access wide-ranging development opportunities including training and e-learning through our Samskip Academy. You will also benefit from an open working environment where you are challenged every day while working as a team. And we do all to ensure that Samskip is a company where colleagues become friends. Other benefits include:

• Market competitive salary including a 13th month
• 28 days of annual leave
• Company pension plan
• Travel allowance
• The possibility of working from home for some time of the working week

Are you the proactive Internal Cost Controller / Procurement Assistant we are looking for?

To apply for this position, you need to be a highly accurate, analytical, and critical thinker who can interact with specialized colleagues to explore, develop, and implement new options and opportunities. You should also be proactive, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile.

If you also tick the following boxes, we would love to hear from you:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or economics
• Previous experience in transportation and logistics and/or procurement is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational & analytical skills
• Independent and willing to continuously improve ways of working
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good written and spoken English language skills