Job Description

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 APAC 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.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

Implement best local / sub-regional category specific strategies. Work closely with local and regional procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend ‘best in class suppliers and maintain good management. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.

Your tasks:

• Provide professional, end-to-end RFx sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of regional or sub-regional contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key.
• Specialize in strategic sourcing and market/trends of road transportation and ground handling services and related goods and services in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and security/stability of supply as needed by the business.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business partners and develop deep understanding of key business partners’ interests and concerns.
• Integrate Procurement services at country level for the business division. Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring fulfillment of joint goals with internal business partner by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
• Support business by identifying the right suppliers for driving forward innovation and contract management per Procurement policies.
• Support with supplier risk assessment and evaluating suppliers based on sustainability KPIs.
• Support with supplier Transportation Services for Malaysia and Singapore

Your profile:

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Additional qualification such as MBA, is an added advantage.

Experience Level

• 8-10 years of relevant working experience, with more than 5 years in procuring of larger scale of transportation services.
• Sourcing experience in transportation and relevant services is a must.
• Proven track record in managing projects and leading negotiations of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity
• Willingness and ability to travel minimum 20% (under normal circumstances)
• Candidates with these prior working experiences in the following will have an advantage
• Working in an international, matrixed environment
• Cross-functional mix in engineering, operations, solutions design or project management
• Cost engineering expertise in calculating product cost along the supply chain

Skills Requirements

• Strategy & Category Management
• Supplier Management & Supplier Market Knowledge
• Procurement Tactics
• Negotiations skills
• Contract & Risk Management
• Procurement Processes & Policies
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Business partnering skill
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) is a must.
• Fluent in English and good intercultural competency

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.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.