Head of Procurement – Marine Services’, Shipping Solutions Full Time

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 125,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Organization – Marine Services’, Shipping Solutions

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving value, building resilient supply chains, and leading high-performing teams across multiple geographies?

We are seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our global sourcing and procurement function, shaping long-term category strategies while ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity.

What You’ll Lead

• Develop and execute 3–5-year category strategies across direct and indirect spend categories, including packaging, fleet & material handling equipment & fuel
• Drive procurement transformation through digitalization, leveraging e-Procurement platforms, e-Invoicing, OCR, analytics, and process automation.
• Drive procurement value creation through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and contract management, delivering annual cost savings across terminals, bunkers, equipment, and haulage while enhancing supplier credit terms and payment conditions.
• Optimize procurement efficiency by streamlining sourcing and contracting processes, reducing procurement and contract finalization turnaround times (TAT), and improving overall procurement effectiveness and responsiveness
• Build a resilient supplier ecosystem through vendor qualification, performance management, dual-sourcing strategies, supplier development programs, and risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as the procurement command center during supply chain disruptions, including shortages, port congestion, labor strikes, cyber incidents, and geopolitical challenges.
• Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Business Leadership teams to align procurement strategies with organizational growth objectives and P&L targets.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, shipping laws, ESG commitments, and corporate governance standards.

Experience & qualification

• 12–18+ years of progressive procurement experience in shipping preferably , including 5–8 years leading procurement teams across multiple countries and business locations.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Operations, Strategy, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS/FCIPS or CPSM strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, e-Procurement platforms, Excel, and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

EEO statement

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 welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.