We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager – Procurement to lead our procurement function and ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing the company’s procurement strategy, overseeing supplier management, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation. You’ll play a key role in optimising procurement processes to support operational efficiency and strategic business goals.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance in the application of strategic sourcing principles across the procurement department.
- Drive and support the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement effectiveness and value delivery.
- Identify key procurement categories relevant to DP World’s operations and lead efforts to optimise contractual arrangements for externally sourced goods and services.
- Develop, manage, and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with business needs.
- Ensure the procurement team establishes and monitors appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) for each supply arrangement, supporting continuous improvement and supplier accountability.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Tertiary qualifications in finance, management, business administration, or a related field; a degree in supply chain and logistics is desirable
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and development
- Experience in procurement within manufacturing or materials handling industries, with knowledge of engineering, maintenance, and capital projects
- Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams (5+ members)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills and proven management capabilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experienced in Sourcing/procurement systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong customer service focus
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 106,500 employees from 158 nationalities, spanning 73 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.
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 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.
Supporting equality
We are an equal opportunity employer. We employ and promote based on role requirements, and we select people to roles based on their qualifications, skills, experience and fit with DP World Australia’s culture and values. We strongly encourage persons from non-traditional backgrounds to apply.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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