DP World

Ocean Freight Procurement Coordinator

DP World  •  $70k - $76k/yr  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Job Purpose

The Procurement Coordinator provides high-level support to the Procurement Managers and oversees procurement activities across the freight forwarding business. This role works closely with operations, logistics, finance, and commercial teams to manage supplier relationships across transport, warehousing, and service providers. This position ensures adherence to procurement policies and processes while supporting the timely and cost-effective execution of procurement initiatives.

Additionally, you will play a key role in ensuring procurement projects align with operational requirements, service delivery expectations, and overall organisational objectives within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and performance

  • Oversee end-to-end procurement activities for all project-related requirements

  • Create, manage, and reconcile purchase orders, ensuring accurate system data and billing

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards

  • Prepare and deliver regular procurement reports, including spend analysis and supplier performance, to APAC and senior management

  • Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and opportunities to strengthen supplier relationships

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline

  • 1-3+ year’s experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management

  • Extensive experience across procurement processes, projects, and end-to-end supply chain management

  • Strong capability in vendor management, contract negotiations, and contract drafting

  • Solid understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and compliance requirements

  • Proficient in contract management systems, computerised procurement platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite

“Estimated salary of $70,000 - $76,000 p.a.”

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World

About DP World

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.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 119,000 employees from 164 nationalities, spanning 83 countries on six continents and 560+ business units, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

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.

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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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