Senior Procurement Manager

DP World; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement across DP World Oceania and drive the function’s growth and maturity. You will partner with business leaders, project teams and the wider Procurement team to uncover opportunities, strengthen governance and shape a scalable operating model across operations and corporate functions.

You will influence senior stakeholders, deliver sustainable savings and coach the procurement team to build capability in sourcing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, commercial management or supply chain with strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven track record turning tenders and supplier relationships into cost savings.
• Strong governance, compliance and risk management background.
• Experience in logistics, ports, warehousing, infrastructure or asset-heavy industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Oceania Procurement Strategy and growth initiatives.
• Lead category management, strategic sourcing and major tenders/RFPs/RFQs.
• Lead commercial negotiations, balancing cost, quality, service, risk and total cost of ownership.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance against contracts, milestones and SLAs, resolving issues as needed.
• Identify and deliver sustainable procurement savings, contributing to the annual target.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and track savings.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Procurement team.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, commercially focused procurement culture.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to policy and escalate risks or non-compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication & relationships

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement/SC/Business/Commerce/Finance

CIPS/MCIPS/CPSM highly regarded

Job description

DP World is hiring a Senior Procurement Manager to drive strategic procurement across DP World Oceania and play a key role in the function's ongoing growth and maturity.

Partnering closely with business leaders, project teams and the wider Procurement team, you will uncover and deliver commercial opportunities, strengthen processes, capability and governance, and help shape a scalable, commercially minded operating model across our operational and corporate functions lifting efficiency and standardisation while delivering stronger commercial outcomes through key strategic national projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Support delivery of the Oceania Procurement Strategy and lead initiatives aligned with business growth.
• Lead category management, strategic sourcing and major tenders/RFPs/RFQs across key spend areas.
• Lead commercial negotiations, weighing cost, quality, service, risk and total cost of ownership.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance against contracts, milestones and SLAs, resolving issues as needed.
• Identify and deliver sustainable procurement savings, contributing to the annual savings target.
• Work with Finance to validate and track savings.
• Provide senior leadership and coaching to the Procurement team, building capability in sourcing, negotiation and contract management.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, commercially focused procurement culture.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to policy, identifying and escalating risks or non-compliance issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Finance or similar is a plus; CIPS, MCIPS or CPSM is highly regarded.
• 10+ years in procurement, commercial management or supply chain, with solid experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• A proven track record of turning tenders, negotiations and supplier relationships into real cost savings and commercial value.
• Strong grounding in procurement governance, compliance and risk management.
• Experience in logistics, ports, warehousing, infrastructure, property or another asset-heavy industry is a real advantage.
• Sharp commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills and a natural problem-solving mindset.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to bring stakeholders along.
• Detail-oriented and well organised, able to juggle multiple procurement activities at once.
• Genuinely customer-focused, with the ability to influence outcomes across different parts of the business.

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.