Officer: Buyer

DP World

Engineering & Technology

Job Function

Responsible for identifying and procuring the spares and materials needed to maintain the constant operation of the transport unit of MDS Logistics Limited and management of the procurement of fuel to the dumps and all needed equipment and items by the transport unit.

Key Performance Areas

• Formulate implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives, considering technical requirements, budgetary constraints, and supplier market dynamics.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and select the most suitable vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring effective communication, performance evaluation, and resolution of any issues or disputes.
• Facilitate negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to obtain favourable conditions and achieve cost savings without compromising quality or timelines.
• Ensure proper monitoring of supplier performance, assess risks, and implement necessary corrective actions to maintain supplier compliance and maximize value.
• Supervise the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition processing, purchase order creation, supplier evaluation, and delivery coordination.
• Review technical specifications and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive procurement documentation.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, quality assessments, and inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the technical procurement process.
• Analyse pricing trends, market dynamics, and supplier performance to negotiate competitive rates and achieve cost reductions.
• Implement effective cost control measures, such as contract management, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assess and mitigate procurement-related risks, such as supplier reliability, quality control, and legal compliance.

Qualifications Required:

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience in tactical alignment to work within budgetary constraints
Experience in having managed relationships at different levels.

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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 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, minimising 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, drives 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.

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.

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