Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Operations

• Manage purchasing activities for goods, materials, and services (e.g., warehouse equipment, MHE, packaging, facility services, etc.)
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value (cost, quality, delivery)
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (PO) accurately and in a timely manner
• Track and ensure on-time delivery in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

2. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in line with company standards
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure performance expectations are met
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement

3. Cost Optimization & Compliance

• Analyze spending and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with DSV global policies and local regulations
• Support audit requirements and maintain procurement compliance documentation

4. Contract & Documentation Management

• Support contract negotiation and administration with suppliers
• Maintain proper documentation (PR, PO, contracts, agreements) in an organized manner
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance on contract-related matters when required

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Engineering, and Finance teams
• Provide procurement guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Support new business implementations and projects from a sourcing perspective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Procurement or Purchasing
• Experience in Logistics, Warehousing, or 3PL environment is preferred
• Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills
• Knowledge of supplier and contract management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Core Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with cost awareness
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork
• High integrity and strong compliance mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and cost avoidance achieved
• On-time PO processing and delivery performance
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
• Compliance with procurement policies and audit results
• Stakeholder satisfaction