Manager – Procurement, operational supplies – Operational Supplies Procurement

Job Description

Manager – Procurement – SCO | DP World

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at DP World, located in Mumbai. DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and a significant operator in ports and logistics. This role is crucial for managing the procurement of essential operational supplies, directly impacting the company’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner, ensuring that all operational supply needs are met with clarity, compliance, and optimal value, thereby supporting business continuity and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Mumbai, India
• Team: SCO Procurement, reports to Senior Director, Technology and operational supplies – SCO Procurement
• Mission: Manage end-to-end procurement of operational supplies to drive cost optimization and enhance efficiency for the business.
• Tech Stack: Oracle Fusion, ERP, e-sourcing

What You’ll Actually Do
• Source Operational Supplies: Execute end-to-end procurement for daily operational items, including branding materials, gifting items, safety equipment, and general consumables.
• Define Requirements: Coordinate closely with end-user teams to ensure maximum clarity on specifications and expectations, thereby deriving a clear scope for business requirements.
• Develop Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for specialized and one-time business needs, actively enhancing and utilizing the existing supplier database.
• Manage Procurement Lifecycle: Handle end-to-end procurement requests (PRs) within Oracle, ensuring their timely release and closure while strictly adhering to compliance standards.
• Drive Optimization & Negotiation: Lead initiatives for cost optimization and efficiency improvement, negotiating advantageous terms with external vendors and finalizing details for orders and deliveries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a reputed university; Manager level, with core domain knowledge in indirect and operational supply procurement.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in indirect and operational supply procurement, with hands-on experience in negotiating with suppliers.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, market analysis and benchmarking, excellent analytical and decision-making skills, and proactive vendor management.
• Bonus: Working experience with Oracle Fusion/ERP and e-sourcing platforms.