MCV Assistant Procurement Manager
DP World
United Arab Emirates
16th July 2025
2507-1986-90
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
Job Details
| Role Level: | Mid-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | http://www.dpworld.com | Job Function: | Procurement & Vendor Management |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Transportation Logistics Supply Chain and Storage | ||
What We Offer
About the Company
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 115,000 employees from 162 nationalities, spanning 79 countries on six continents and 560+ business units, 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. WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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