<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><span>As the Category Procurement Lead – HR, you will drive the procurement strategy for HR‑related services across Europe. You will guide sourcing approaches, strengthen supplier relationships, and partner with business stakeholders to secure high‑quality, cost‑effective services that support organisational goals.</span></p><p><span>While direct experience in HR procurement is not required, experience working within a supply chain or logistics environment is essential. What matters most is that you bring strong expertise in category procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management gained in complex supply chain or logistics settings. You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of HR procurement with full support from the wider team.</span></p><p><span>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys navigating large, complex organisations, thrives in fast‑paced and dynamic environments, and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How You Will Contribute</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Act as the procurement expert for HR‑related categories, developing an understanding of supplier markets, cost structures, and trends.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective decision‑making.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimise costs, quality, and supplier performance.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Lead or contribute to projects such as improving interim management processes, refining the Preferred Supplier List, supporting unified employer branding, and optimising temporary staffing approaches across Europe.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value creation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier performance reviews.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Identify opportunities for standardisation, innovation, supplier consolidation, or efficiency improvements.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Maintain accurate documentation related to contracts, spend, and supplier performance.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Work across multiple European sites and business units to drive category outcomes and ensure a consistent procurement approach.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Represent the organisation externally, fostering professional and productive supplier partnerships.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What You Will Bring</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Solid experience in category procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management—this is essential, regardless of category.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Experience working in large or complex organisations, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and dynamic environments, adapting quickly to change and managing competing priorities.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Strong skills in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving measurable value.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Confidence in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Ability to collaborate with, influence, and support stakeholders at different levels across the business.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Fluency in English.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:0cm;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:0cm;"><i><span>Preferred&nbsp;</span></i></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Experience in HR procurement (e.g., recruitment, interim, temp staffing).</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Knowledge of HR operating models such as MSP, PSL, master vendor, or neutral vendor frameworks.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Additional European languages.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span>Procurement certifications (CIPS, NEVI, or equivalent) or interest in pursuing them.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:0cm;">&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>About DP World</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>WE MAKE TRADE FLOW</strong></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>To Change What's Possible For Everyone</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>#LI-TF1</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>