Ports & Terminals Procurement Manager

About the role

The Ports & Terminals Procurement Manager will be based in Abu Dhabi and will lead procurement and supplier relationship management for a portfolio covering Southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and manage the annual budget, driving sourcing and optimisation initiatives to deliver value.
• Develop and maintain relationships with incumbent and potential suppliers, conducting market research and analysing spend patterns.
• Build cost models, evaluate supplier offers and total cost of ownership to identify savings and value generation.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing and SLA agreements in line with the Group Purchasing process.
• Monitor supplier performance, report deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain portfolio documentation, category playbooks and stakeholder maps.

Required profile

• 7‑10 years of experience in ports, terminals, shipping or logistics procurement (or related commercial roles).
• Strong negotiation, project management and analytical skills, with ability to work in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, comfortable influencing without direct authority.
• Financial and legal knowledge related to P&L analysis, commercial contracts and concession agreements.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• PowerBI or similar dashboarding tools.