Hybrid Category Procurement Lead – HR

at DP World

• Job title: Category Procurement Lead – HR
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Netherlands

About the role

• Category Procurement Lead managing procurement strategy for HR services in Europe. Driving supplier relationships and optimizing costs within a large and dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the procurement expert for HR‑related categories, developing an understanding of supplier markets, cost structures, and trends.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective decision‑making.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimise costs, quality, and supplier performance.
• 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.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value creation.
• Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation, innovation, supplier consolidation, or efficiency improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to contracts, spend, and supplier performance.
• Work across multiple European sites and business units to drive category outcomes and ensure a consistent procurement approach.
• Represent the organisation externally, fostering professional and productive supplier partnerships.

Requirements

• Solid experience in category procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management—this is essential, regardless of category.
• Experience working in large or complex organisations, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and dynamic environments, adapting quickly to change and managing competing priorities.
• Strong skills in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving measurable value.
• Confidence in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with, influence, and support stakeholders at different levels across the business.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation package