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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