Total 6 product management job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in d13 macpherson braddell

Role:

• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors for materials, equipment, products, or services, and handle comprehensive supplier management.
• Manage and process purchase requisitions and orders.
• Obtain quotes for stores, spares, and services based on RFQs from vessels, vessel managers, and operations teams.
• Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures.
• Establish framework agreements with suppliers and prioritize procurement under these agreements when feasible. Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal results for the company.
• Clarify specifications with vessels to ensure accurate quotes, especially when information or details provided are incomplete or incorrect.
• Develop and implement standardized procedures for tracking purchasing costs, logistics, and shipping processes.
• Conduct regular vendor appraisals and price comparisons.
• Arrange servicing and services to meet Class requirements, including annual inspections and other related services.
• Ensure thorough cost-benefit evaluations are conducted before making any recommendations.
• Supervise the entire purchasing documentation process and submit quarterly cost reports.
• Oversee invoice matching with POs and DOs, ensuring correct input of account codes and timely approval.
• Ensure invoices are reviewed, approved by the relevant personnel, and submitted to the accounts department promptly.
• Communicate with clients to obtain approvals, monitor requisition statuses, and track progress.
• Coordinate freight arrangements for vessels, ensuring timely delivery of spares and stores with regular follow-ups.
• Provide suggestions and feedback to improve task execution and working instructions.
• Perform ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in Offshore/Ocean-going vessels.
• Strong understanding of purchasing regulations and industry guidelines.
• Experience in managing logistics for purchased items, including delivery and supply chain requirements for spares and stores.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing systems and industry regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for timely and efficient exchanges.
• Understanding the urgency of purchasing functions and the importance of delivering spares and stores to vessels.

JOB OVERVIEW
Assist the Trade Manager to ensure long term RFQs are competitively priced, ensuring above market level growth, aiming to maximize the profit for DSV.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control the intra APAC multi country RFQs from FCL product/pricing perspective
• Ensure timely and correct response to RFQs
• Provide market knowledge and value added information which can be presented along our RFQ replies
• Close communication with tender management team as well as commercial team
• Optimize and ensure procurement process efficiency
• Prepare the minimum selling rate guidelines (e.g. MSRs) to Country Product as basis for MSR definition
• Align with COPT team on APAC core carrier selection
• Support the cargo steering
• Perform Pricing analysis to ensure all RFQs are quoted with profit
• Monitor APAC core carrier utilization on country level
• Represent DSV APAC in carrier and customer meetings
• Carrier management relationship building and maintenance

OTHER DUTIES

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct policy of the DSV Group
• Any other job-related tasks as assigned by the superior

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of IMO rules and regulations
• Ability forecast and budget for growth on trade lane
• Orchestra the negotiation of both NACS, bundles and FAKs
• Market and industry knowledge
• Structuring tasks
• Excellent business acumen

Education & Training

• Degree in logistics is not a must

Experience

• 5+ years in sea freight procurement management
• Operational experience would be beneficial
• Experience in tariff management and tender management

Personal Characteristics

• Be able to explain complicated industry language to non- industry people
• Team player
• Processing details
• Ability to work under time pressure

• Register, maintain vendor management file and update Approved Vendor List.
• Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase equipment, operation/office supplies and other company related services from both local and international vendors.

· Conduct thorough assessments of vendors' capabilities, including their reliability, performance history, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

· Prepare regular reports and vendor evaluation on vendor performance, cost optimization, and risk management for senior management.

· Facilitate quotations and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring seamless contract start-ups and renewals.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential vendors.

• Monitor and track expenditures related to procurement activities, ensuring financial compliance and resource optimization.

· Analyze vendor costs and expenses to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

· Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships, such as supply chain disruptions or compliance issues.

· Understand our internal control guidelines, the relevant policies and procedures and execute the controls conscientiously

· Co-ordinate with respective departments on all purchasing related matters.

· Assist in preparation of ISO external and internal audits.

· Update and file internal orders and purchase orders systematically and ensure that delivery order and invoice are matched against our purchase order and internal order before submitting to Finance Department for processing

· Perform vendor management annual housekeeping exercise.

• Any other duties assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a proven track record of successful vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and vendor management software.

Role:

• Providing purchasing services in adherence to established purchasing procedures.
• Promptly notifying Technical Superintendents of any purchasing-related issues.
• Managing the computerized purchasing program.
• Carrying out additional tasks as assigned by superiors.
• Demonstrating familiarity with and adherence to the Company’s Management System.
• Efficiently implementing the Company’s Management System.
• Actively contributing to the development or modification of procedures.
• Advocating and supporting initiatives for continual improvement.

Requirements:

• Relevant education or equivalent training and experience.
• Proficient in communication.
• Familiarity with computer programs.
• Openness to learning and embracing new systems and ideas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.

Role:

• Providing purchasing services in adherence to established purchasing procedures.
• Promptly notifying Technical Superintendents of any purchasing-related issues.
• Managing the computerized purchasing program.
• Carrying out additional tasks as assigned by superiors.
• Demonstrating familiarity with and adherence to the Company’s Management System.
• Efficiently implementing the Company’s Management System.
• Actively contributing to the development or modification of procedures.
• Advocating and supporting initiatives for continual improvement.

Requirements:

• Relevant education or equivalent training and experience.
• Proficient in communication.
• Familiarity with computer programs.
• Openness to learning and embracing new systems and ideas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.

Role:

• Providing purchasing services in adherence to established purchasing procedures.
• Promptly notifying Technical Superintendents of any purchasing-related issues.
• Managing the computerized purchasing program.
• Carrying out additional tasks as assigned by superiors.
• Demonstrating familiarity with and adherence to the Company’s Management System.
• Efficiently implementing the Company’s Management System.
• Actively contributing to the development or modification of procedures.
• Advocating and supporting initiatives for continual improvement.

Requirements:

• Relevant education or equivalent training and experience.
• Proficient in communication.
• Familiarity with computer programs.
• Openness to learning and embracing new systems and ideas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.