Category Procurement Lead IT

DP World; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Category Procurement Lead IT to develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories in Europe, driving sustainable value, innovation, quality and efficiency.

You will partner with stakeholders across functions, lead tenders and negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and align procurement activities with business objectives while supporting regional and cross‑functional initiatives across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management with exposure to IT products, services, software, hardware or infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the procurement subject matter expert for IT-related categories, providing strategic guidance and market insights.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and support procurement decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with broader procurement objectives and business priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, tenders, supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations across various IT subcategories.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to support performance, innovation, risk management, and long-term value creation.
• Monitor market trends, supplier developments, technology advancements, and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to standardize processes, optimize supplier portfolios, and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements while working closely with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness, strengthen governance, and deliver cost efficiencies.
• Support supplier performance management, risk assessments, and business continuity activities to maintain a resilient and competitive supply base.

Skills

IT procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

European experience

Job description

About the role

At DP World, technology plays a critical role in enabling global trade and supporting our diverse business operations across Europe. As a Category Procurement Lead IT, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a broad range of IT categories, helping the organization achieve sustainable value, innovation, quality, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

About the role

At DP World, technology plays a critical role in enabling global trade and supporting our diverse business operations across Europe. As a Category Procurement Lead IT, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a broad range of IT categories, helping the organization achieve sustainable value, innovation, quality, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions, you will act as a strategic procurement partner, aligning sourcing activities with business objectives while strengthening supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement decisions on a European scale and contribute to the long‑term success of DP World's technology landscape.

How You Will Contribute

• Act as the procurement subject matter expert for IT‑related categories, providing strategic guidance and market insights.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and support procurement decision‑making.
• Develop, implement, and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with broader procurement objectives and business priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, tenders, supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations across various IT subcategories.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to support performance, innovation, risk management, and long‑term value creation.
• Monitor market trends, supplier developments, technology advancements, and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to standardize processes, optimize supplier portfolios, and support cross‑functional initiatives.
• Review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements while working closely with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness, strengthen governance, and deliver cost efficiencies.
• Support supplier performance management, risk assessments, and business continuity activities to maintain a resilient and competitive supply base.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related field, with exposure to IT products, services, software, hardware, or infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and navigate complex commercial negotiations with a collaborative approach.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and business functions.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, contract management, supplier governance, and market analysis in an international environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and willingness to travel up to 15% within Europe when required.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

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 120,000 employees spanning 75 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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW