Category Procurement Lead IT

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.