Commercial Procurement Manager

at  DP World

DP World is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Procurement Manager to join our team in The Netherlands. Proficiency in Dutch is a significant advantage. If you’re ready to make an impact in a global logistics leader, we want to hear from you!
The main purpose of the Manager, Commercial Procurement – Europe role is to Initiate, Draft, Validate & sign off, Implement and Execute Procurement strategy for Bids and Launches for external customer projects for Europe Region. With a primary focus on optimizing business efficiency and meeting business needs. You work with a Strategic/Tactical stakeholder group and projects. You coach and guide the Commercial Procurement Leads & Specialists in your assigned region.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Certified or actively seeking certification in CIPS/NEVI or equivalent.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Good understanding of purchasing applications (Oracle, SAP etc.).
• Ability to initiate, draft, validate, sign off and execute procurement strategy.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Experienced in making decision. based on the (limited) information available.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Experienced in dealing with stakeholders-groups on a strategic/tactical level.
• Knowledge in the procurement landscape.
• Able to manage expectation of (internal) customers.
• You show seniority in your field as part of complex cross functional project teams.
• Ability to challenge, collaborate, influence and convince stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate as an agent on the company’s behalf, ensuring the company is represented in the best possible way.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

• Experience in cross-functional teams that include internal and external customers, and suppliers.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills - written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers and stakeholder levels - both internal and external.
• Fluent in the English language on a business level.
• Strong Negotiating skills.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Ability to travel 25% within Europe.

Please refer the Job description for details