Senior Manager, IT Procurement

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

DP World is seeking a forward-thinking Procurement Manager with proven expertise in sourcing Information Technology and Warehouse Automation solutions. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments and are driven to leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Purchase materials and services, outside processed parts, components, tooling, and categories of items as assigned, ensuring lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved
• Maintain timely and accurate knowledge of assigned categories and maintain accurate up-to-date cost records and analysis of trends
• Generate and maintain accurate records according to established procedures for quotes, cost estimates, items, tooling, purchase orders, supplier performance, and commodity spend analysis, etc. 
• Develop and implement local category strategies where applicable, participate and lead cross functional local teams as appropriate, provide a comprehensive review of:  categories, supply base, cost drivers, market trends, supplier rationalization plans, supply positioning, sourcing strategies, and strategic actions
• Create and implement annual cost reduction strategies, including but not limited to:  negotiate pricing ensuring the lowest price up-front, source new business per the approved commodity strategy, implement packaging and logistics improvements, etc.  Identify potential commodity and/or supplier opportunity areas (e.g. standardization, supplier consolidation, new technologies, etc.), communicate potential opportunities internally and initiate activities to assemble appropriate resources to pursue opportunity areas
• Lead supplier development initiatives to drive continuous improvement in the supply base, including but not limited to: managing the supply base for a given commodity, focus on continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and value. Identify and develop suppliers with innovative technologies that reduce cost and increase our competitiveness
• Make periodic visits to suppliers, perform risk assessments, onsite surveys, periodic supplier performance reviews, supplier development plans, and resolve any invoice discrepancies  Maintain, re-evaluate, and develop robust risk management systems to promote appropriate competition and ensure suppliers continuity
• Analyze, negotiate, and validate contracts and agreements and communicate appropriately with Legal Department for full approval
• Manage direct reports when applicable by providing daily feedback, guidance and positive coaching
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required and relevant experience in Purchasing
• Certified or actively seeking certification in National Purchasing Management Association or similar
• 5+ years with direct IT procurement experience
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels internally and externally
• Proficiency on computers, using Microsoft Office products, business intelligence, SAP and Oracle Fusion
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills - written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers-both internal and external
• Ability to travel 25%

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to autom