Key Accountabilities

• To identify and allocate tasks to the purchasing team to procure goods and services as per policy or assign the enquiries to Tenders & Contracts team.
• To Build strong working relationship both internally and with key suppliers.
• To monitor procurement budget and exercise control over procurement expenditure.
• To monitor, expedite, and fulfill procurement requirements of WCS FZE BU within reasonable period.
• To ensure correct level of goods are ordered in terms of supply cost, availability and specification and suggest cost effective measures.
• To source alternative vendors during shortage of specialized material in the market with respect to items without identification and based on sample provided.
• To monitor the department performance and identify areas for personnel development.
• To coordinate and participate in the auction of various disposable items and tools.
• To work with price agreement suppliers and ensure that the agreements are executed cost-effectively and efficient.
• To prepare a bid analysis to select the best suitable vendors based on price, delivery and specific adherence criteria.
• Negotiating with the selected vendor for reduction in prices leading to cost saving for the company.
• Create purchase orders, specifically accounted with agreed terms and conditions, item cost & delivery dates.
• To maintain, record vet and develop new prospective vendors and their details and use this data to source supplies at the most advantageous terms for WCS FZE in relation to availability, cost and delivery periods.
• Expedite all that have not met with the original delivery dates and update the end user of any agreed revisions.
• To ensure and arrange for collection for on time delivery.
• Liaise, negotiate & agree with the vendors for the re-supply of rejected items at no extra cost, therefore saving on any extra expenses that are likely to incur.
• To interact and liaise with Projects & Finance departments on vendor enquiries, invoice payments, credit notes, cost revisions and invoice suspensions.
• Preparing all shipping instructions pertaining to overseas orders for the logistics team.
• Evaluating vendor performance to assist the vendor management officer. 
• Works towards achieving the department KPI of cost saving and on time deliveries. 
• Placing bulk orders and arranging for consignment stock or stocked items from regular vendors to reduce cost and improve availability of goods. 
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• 4-6 Year experience in similar role in container terminal or automotive wholesale.
• Degree in supply chain management
• 5 Year technical background in port Cranes is preferred.
• Experienced and certificate in logistics operations.
• Experience with MS Office and ERP programs

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 108,100 employees from 161 nationalities, spanning 74 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, minimizing 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 drive 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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.