DP World Hiring for Air Freight Procurement and Pricing Manager at Dubai Full Time

Job Description

Purpose:

This role is responsible for developing a procurement strategy and to ensure deployment in the DP World Logistics community which includes, carrier management but not limited to time/volume agreements, operational excellence, including performance measurement (own and partners).

Key responsibilities:

Define selection criteria based on qualitative and quantitative components. Steer volumes to meet time/volume targets agreed with regions/countries and the airlines. Maintain close communication with airline organizations where DP World Logistics is handling airfreight. Promote and demonstrate positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Our Principles. Participate in the review and development of materials and documentations in the HSEMS. Work in accordance with the Security Management System, including the immediate reporting of any suspicious activities to senior management and/or the Security Officer. Understand the consequences related to inappropriate conduct or behavior or disregard for safety and security programs, policies and procedures. Ensure workers under your direction are properly trained and educated to perform their duties. Ensure that personnel under your direction have a clear understanding of the discipline policy for dealing with consequences of inappropriate conduct or behavior. Ensure that the highest levels of safety are applied in all activities. Understand and adhere to DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Establish an effective and efficient procurement program.

Understand market pricing using external benchmarks such as Xeneta, World ACD, Seabury, TAC index. Measure own pricing vs market. Support tender management/pricing/commercial in modelling airfreight pricing developments to make sound decisions.

Lead procurement planning and activity of DP World Air Freight.

Lead and deliver on strategic alliances with carriers. Build carrier relationships.

Qualifications, Skill and Experience:

Successful management of all key stakeholder relationships including shareholders and external government agencies. Advanced knowledge of logistics processes, security procedures and protocols pertaining to freight forwarding. Focus is on air freight but a sound understanding of the entire logistics industry will be beneficial. Aware of new developments in the industry including index-based pricing, client carrier contracts around AFFA, marketplaces / platforms, new risk management tools and a clear understanding of digital transformation. Ability to benchmark with industry to evaluate and assess / manage business operations and opportunities. Strong negotiator and a self-starter with the ability to adapt to stressful environments by using a sociable but firm approach, as well as engendering trust and integrity. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, develop and encourage others to positively contribute to business goals and objectives. High level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. Strong commitment to client service excellence with the ability to build solid relationships. Experience in navigating structures, bureaucracies, and decision-making systems of large multinational corporations
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Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 97,657 from 158 nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership.
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