Regional Ocean Freight Procurement Manager

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
111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 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 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.  

 DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and
bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what
we do but also in how we behave. 

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels
respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives
innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and
societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our
world, and together we can change what's possible. 

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and
P&O. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW  

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Regional Ocean Freight Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

Job Description

We are recruiting for an Ocean Freight Procurement
Manager FCL (f/m/d), to report into our Director of
Procurement & Pricing Ocean Freight Europe FCL. The successful
candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities
within the assigned trade responsibility, ensuring optimal carrier
management, tender execution, and fostering growth in ocean
freight. Additionally, this role will include acting as an
Ambassador for a designated cluster, supporting ocean freight
growth strategies and cluster-specific objectives.

How you will contribute:

Procurement Management

• Serve as the primary trade lane procurement contact for the
  assigned geographies.
• Ensure carrier management is effectively executed, fostering
  strong relationships and negotiating competitive end-to-end
  procurement.
• Support the development and maintenance of tariffs in alignment
  with market dynamics.
• Lead tender preparation and execution within the assigned trade
  lanes.
• Collaborate with country teams to address operational
  challenges and align procurement efforts with business needs.
• Monitor trade market conditions and provide insights to support
  strategic decisions, as well providing market outlook.

Procurement Strategy

• Define and execute procurement strategy in alignment with
  corporate objectives.
• Develop and maintain the procurement planning process.
• Maintain policies to support product strategy and carrier
  relationships.

Carrier Selection and Contracting

• Prepare and conduct tenders (RFP/RFQ) with clear selection
  criteria.
• Negotiate master conditions and ocean rates to ensure
  competitive purchasing.
• Develop and maintain contract standards, including performance
  incentives.

Trade Lane Procurement

• Execute strategic trade lane procurement based on capacity
  plans and carrier strategies.
• Coordinate with country procurement teams to delegate
  procurement activities.
• Provide rate guidelines and resolve capacity-related
  concerns.

Your key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related
  field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement and carrier management within
  the logistics and ocean freight industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading tenders and negotiating
  competitive agreements.
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder and cross-cultural
  environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data
  and drive strategic decisions.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to adapt
  to dynamic market conditions.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
  team-oriented environment.

Compensation 

 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. 

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