Category Manager
About DHL Group and Procurement:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
DHL Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group - SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL Group is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our Americas region.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of the USA, the Sourcing Manager will play an integral role in a variety of strategic sourcing initiatives.
Your tasks:
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant supply markets, proactively scout for new suppliers.
- Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies, utilizing state of the art sourcing practices and anticipate market evolutions.
- Specific major projects in the near term will be focused on Travel, Professional Services, and Marketing.
- Manage sourcing initiatives (from demand analysis to contract implementation) incl. preparation and leading of supplier negotiations.
- Support global sourcing initiatives and projects (from demand analysis to contract implementation).
- Support country sourcing initiatives and projects (from demand analysis to contract implementation).
- On-going contract management and follow-up on major projects.
- Conduct regular benchmarking and performance/risk evaluations of strategic global suppliers and establish corresponding improvement plans.
- Establish and manage good working relationships with business partners on a global level (communication about savings, supply markets, contracts, complaint handling …).
- Drive corporate standardization, providing on-going support to country and corporate stakeholders.
- Internal reporting and monitoring of benefits and compliance figures via internal procurement tools.
- Support of compliance management by promotion of supplier contracts, supplier catalogs and use of Purchase Orders.
- Develop cluster/category specific expertise, knowledge and trainings for the virtual category team.
- Support for sourcing initiatives of other regions and cross-regional knowledge sharing.
Your profile:
- 6 to 8 years of sourcing and category management experience.
- Americas, global experience preferred.
- Bachelors’ degree required.
- English speaking, writing, and reading.
- High level of experience with sourcing strategies.
- High level of experience with spend, contract, and supplier management.
- Medium level of experience engaging business partners.
We offer:
- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
- International and virtual environment
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
- Tempting Compensation and benefits
DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: [1] https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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