Manager, Procurement - Americas

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager , based in Charlotte, NC, who is passionate about optimizing supply chain operations, building strong vendor partnerships, and driving cost-effective procurement strategies. Join our team today!

Short Description

Manage multiple sites’ procurement requirements to ensure purchasing compliance, best sourcing practices, and optimization of total cost of ownership. Purchase materials, services, and outside-processed parts, components, and tooling across assigned categories to achieve the lowest total acquisition cost.

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of assigned locations and spend categories, tracking costs and analyzing trends.
• Lead RFP/RFI events for sourcing products and services, demonstrating strong experience and measurable results.
• Conduct quarterly and monthly vendor business reviews, as well as monthly site procurement meetings, to drive performance and align supplier outcomes with business site expectations.
• Develop and implement local category strategies; lead or participate in cross-functional teams to review categories, supply bases, cost drivers, market trends, and supplier rationalization plans.
• Create and execute annual cost reduction strategies through pricing negotiations, sourcing new business aligned with commodity strategies, and implementing packaging and logistics improvements.
• Identify opportunities in commodities or suppliers (standardization, consolidation, new technologies) and mobilize internal teams to pursue them.
• Partner with supplier development teams to improve quality, delivery, and value while managing supply base performance. Identify and develop suppliers with innovative technologies that enhance competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier visits and risk assessments, perform onsite surveys, and lead supplier performance reviews. Develop supplier improvement and risk management plans to ensure competition and continuity of supply.
• Analyze and validate supplier contracts and agreements; coordinate with Legal for review and approval.
• Manage direct reports as applicable, providing daily feedback, coaching, and guidance. Demonstrate leadership through example and knowledge sharing.
• Perform special projects and other assigned duties, maintaining predictable and reliable attendance per departmental schedule

Physical Requirements

Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

Sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time, typically 8 to 10 hours per day.

Competencies

Account Management

Business Acumen & Customer Service

Build an inclusive environment of trust and empowerment

Computer Skills

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, 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.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.