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<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p><span>As a Category Procurement Lead – Indirect, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across facility management and other indirect procurement categories in Europe. These may include areas such as waste management, cleaning services, PPE, office equipment, and supplies.</span></p><p><span>This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective procurement strategies. The position focuses on delivering value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance and risk management across the supply base.</span></p><p><span>You will act as a subject matter expert within the assigned categories and contribute to strategic initiatives across multiple business units.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong>How you will contribute</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies aligned with overall procurement goals</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Partner with stakeholders to identify needs, provide guidance, and deliver procurement solutions</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Lead sourcing projects, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Manage supplier relationships to improve performance, quality, and long-term value</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier landscapes to inform decision-making</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Drive cost-saving initiatives and build a sustainable savings pipeline</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Support consolidation of spend and optimization of supplier portfolios across Europe</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Ensure contracts are reviewed, validated, and compliant in collaboration with legal teams</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Maintain accurate category data, cost analysis, and performance tracking</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Identify opportunities for innovation, standardization, and process improvement</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Contribute to risk management strategies to ensure supply continuity and competition</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you will bring</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement or category management, preferably within indirect categories such as facility services</span></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Bachelor’s or master’s degree required & preferable certified or actively seeking certification in CIPS/NEVI or equivalent</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Knowledge of Soft and Hard facility services (e.g. waste, janitorial, office supplies, PPE & uniforms, building maintenance, safety, quality services)</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies and manage multiple projects simultaneously</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Able to review among others Waste and Cleaning contracts from a commercial and legal perspective</p></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build trust</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span>Clear communication and presentation skills for engaging with diverse audiences</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong> </strong></span></span><span lang="EN-US"><strong>About DP World</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>WE MAKE TRADE FLOW</strong></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>To Change What's Possible For Everyone</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span lang="EN-US">#LI-TF1</span></p>

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