Business Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Procurement Manager to join our team in Southampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategizing, managing, and advising on all procurement-related issues within the designated region/pillar.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement category strategies to improve business efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including visits, reviews, risk assessments, and resolving procurement issues.
  • Oversee the tendering and contract approval processes in collaboration with stakeholders and the legal department.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety and sustainability.
  • Implement a Supplier Performance Management approach and collaborate with central category procurement to implement improvements and innovations.
  • Develop and implement local category strategies, leading cross-functional teams as needed.
  • Negotiate pricing to ensure the lowest cost and source new business opportunities.
  • Manage the procurement of parts and services on a just-in-time basis within defined quality parameters and best price to ensure the terminal achieves its performance objectives.
Requirements:
  • 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.
  • International procurement experience would be beneficial.
  • Experience with managing a team of procurement specialists.
  • Thorough understanding of software applications for purchasing such as IBM Maximo and Oracle Fusion.
  • Certified or actively seeking certification in National Purchasing Management Association, CIPS or similar (Desired but not essential).
  • Ability to travel to our other port when necessary.
  • A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
About Us:

DP World is a leading global trade enabler, operating across 73 countries and employing over 106,500 people. We are committed to making trade flow better, changing what's possible for our customers and communities globally.

We are rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, 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.



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