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:

To support DHL's 4PL customers in sourcing for their transportation, warehousing, and/or 3PL spend. Implement best local / sub-regional category specific strategies, with a focus on transportation, warehousing, and/or 3PL categories. Work closely with DHL country procurement teams to identify and recommend ´best in class´ suppliers and maintain strategic relationships. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at country 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
Frequent engagement, presentations and project updates to external 4PL customers of DHL.
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
Specialize in strategic sourcing and market/trends of commercial vehicles and fleet related goods & services including maintenance in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and security/stability of supply as needed by the business.
Develop/upkeep component unit cost databases with the use of advanced big data tools if necessary, to establish cost transparency and understand market developments
Create product cost models by following the component hierarchy and the supply chain to responsibly create a full cost build-up of the landed product to support budgeting exercises and tender negotiations
Perform product tear-downs, conduct independent supply cost estimates/analysis, verify assumptions, plus generate/discuss value engineering ideas with the business/suppliers to optimize cost
Build and maintain trusted relationships with, and develop deep understanding of key business partners interests and concerns
Support the Regional Sourcing Manager in developing an annual regional category management strategy that is in line with global directions
Participate in regional procurement operations and category virtual team calls on a monthly basis
Participate in global category management virtual team calls on a bi-weekly basis
Ongoing risk evaluation and setup of mitigating measures where needed incl. supplier risk assessment
Evaluate and compare suppliers based on balanced score-card of technical, commercial and sustainability KPIs
Develop lasting and win-win partnerships both with established suppliers and startups
Manage larger complexity of specialized contracts and new contract types (e.g. proof-of-concepts with startups, regional frame agreements)

Your profile:

Strategy & Category Management at a regional level
Participation in global and regional initiatives
Supplier Management & Supplier Market Knowledge
Procurement Tactics - RFP / RFI Management and alternative procurement levers
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

Education Level:

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

Experience Level:

3-5+ years of relevant working experience, with experience in sourcing logistics, transportation, or warehousing services.
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 on average one week per year
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

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.

Category Manager - Warehouse Solutions and Transportation APAC