Sourcing Manager

Would you like to be part of the largest logistics company in the world? Are you a professional looking for developing opportunities and exciting career possibilities in a multicultural, international and dynamic environment? Are goal-oriented person who wants to bring innovative ideas to get more efficient sourcing processes to drive maximum value to the Business while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance?
If you feel that you are the right person, keep reading because DHL Group has a great job opportunity for you. In procurement, we support all Business Units and deliver value through and beyond savings. Would you like to join us? Are you a Procurement professional, influencing partners and a capable leader?
Your main tasks will be:
Support development and implementation of regional category specific strategies
Identify and recommend ´best in class´ suppliers and maintain good relationships
Prepare and lead strategic supplier negotiation with regional, sub-regional (Iberia) and local (Portugal) suppliers
Contribute to global category sourcing strategies and initiatives.
Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of regional frame contracts
Specialize in strategic sourcing of goods and services and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business
Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers
Integrate Procurement services at regional level for the business colleagues (divisions)
Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service
Close collaboration with purchasing department to optimize purchases.
Your profile should look like:
Relevant university degree (Bachelor) and/or equivalent experience
More than 3 years of relevant procurement experience (indirect preferably)
Project management and supplier management experience preferred
Fluent English (conversational Spanish is nice to have)
Good negotiation skill, ability to manage suppliers and key stakeholders
Knowledge of contract management and risk management
We offer:
An outstanding opportunity, responsibility as well as a fantastic working environment
Tempting compensation and benefits
Flexibility and great opportunity to learn