Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom DP World Full time
Job Title: Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at DP World. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of our procurement strategy and policies.

About the Role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Applying the five rights of purchasing and value for money criteria to any purchase of goods and services for all departments at DP World
  • Continuous reference to London Gateway colleagues to look for synergies
  • Evaluating the purchases of goods and services based on the total costs of ownership (or whole life costs)
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders to review and clarify requirements to ensure that value for money outcomes is achieved through the sourcing of goods or services
  • Creating savings and improve efficiencies through negotiations with suppliers
  • Comparing and evaluating quotations received from potential suppliers and dealing with any queries or concerns about completed documentation
  • Compiling timely and accurate invitations to tender considering the requirements of stakeholders
  • Promoting the use of competitive pricing with suppliers through monitoring prices and obtaining quotations when appropriate
  • Comparing historical prices with newly quoted prices and evaluating the reasons for any significant discrepancies and take appropriate action to secure competitive pricing
  • Monitoring lead times, deliveries of goods and services and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance
  • Collating data required for the fulfilment of targets for the procurement and supply function and necessary to improve performance
  • Maintain procurement files by tracking purchasing activity and measurements
  • Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven track record of procurement experience directly or indirectly with respect to a container terminal operation, oil & gas industry, chemical process industry, or heavy industrial plant machinery
  • Proven experience to execute procurement strategy
  • Knowledge of Maximo/Oracle or similar systems
  • Basic knowledge of accounting, materials and purchasing
  • Experienced in dealing with stakeholders on an operational level
  • Knowledge in the procurement landscape
  • Able to challenge, collaborate, influence and convince stakeholders
  • Ability to negotiate as an agent on the company's behalf, ensuring the company is represented in the best possible way
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation and communication skills - written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers and stakeholder levels - both internal and external
What We Offer

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

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 103,000 employees spanning 75 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. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they're empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can't wait to meet you.

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