Assistant Procurement Manager-Cargo Transport

DP World


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Major Activities/Deliverables

  • Selection of suppliers and recommending them based on quotations received.
  • Evaluation of new supplier accounts
  • Analysis of data and preparing strategy.
  • Strategy Implementation-with line manager consultation
  • Liaising with other BUs -with line manager consultation
  • Purchases of high value capex (new vessels, major projects etc) -with line manager consultation
  • Development and review of procurement standards and procedures -with line manager consultation
  • Recruitment of manpower for department -with line manager consultation
  • Handle all major Capex purchases including new vessel purchase, special projects purchase etc for the BUs responsible and create POs following the procurement process.
  • Lead the procurement process for bunkering (marine fuel) requirements across the group, ensuring adherence to the established bunker procurement process, including tendering, approvals, and documentation.
  • Track global fuel price trends and market intelligence to support informed decision-making and cost optimization in bunker procurement.
  • Ensure compliance with international marine fuel regulations (e.g., IMO 2020) and coordinate with technical teams for fuel compatibility and specifications.
  • Negotiate and Establish frame agreements and contracts with key suppliers (including bunker supply) to achieve cost savings, quality and delivery reliability with process improvement.
  • Regularly review all open Requisitions, purchase orders with the team and ensure closing of same as per the KPI requirements.
  • Discuss day-to-day challenges with all stakeholders to ensure smooth functioning of procurement and operations.
  • Take initiatives and liaise with respective stakeholders to resolve any issues relating to the processing of POs and supplier payments.
  • Support all types of reporting needs to measure the procurement performance.
  • Adherence to Procurement Procedures.
  • Implementation of Action plan agreed with BUs.
  • Process improvement implemented.
  • Evaluate and consult with line manager that procurement procedures are compatible with and support Company and Business Unit requirements.
  • Ensure that all purchases are concluded in accordance with purchasing procedures.
  • Monitor procurement procedures/systems on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Procure selected Goods/Services as required by Complexity/Level of Price and act as buyer relief for Department as required. Maintain the standard templates terms and conditions for each category of the procurement activities.
  • Monitor order expedition as and when required.
  • Ensure that optimal legal approach is used to facilitate/expedite import/export deliveries.
  • Develop understanding and constantly review import/export requirements of countries of operations.
  • Minimal delays on processing of purchase orders and delivery of goods
  • Minimal delays in import/export and delivery of goods
  • Evidence of audits of agents if required

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