Senior S ourcing Associate

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 atrustworthybusiness partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group-SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transformthe way DHL Group issourcingproducts, 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 drivetangible value forour 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 DHL Supply Chain Office at Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

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

Your tasks:

• Provides professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of local or sub-regional frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key
• Integrated Procurement services at sub-regional / country level for the business colleagues (divisions) are in scope. 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.
• Specializes in strategic sourcing of goods and services capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of local: - markets / category trends - suppliers / key local players
• Implement local category strategies leveraging on regional and global strategies
• Ensure country/ sub-region requirements and issues are addressed in corporate / regional strategies
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level
• Prepare, conduct and lead tenders (incl. e-sourcing)
• Effectively implement local / sub-regional contracts
• Ensure (sourcing, purchasing, company) policy adherence of local divisional colleague
• Supplier management: - database maintenance - supplier classification - new sources identification
• Track and maintain accurate data in the Procurement tools: - suppliers, rates, contracts - spend, projects, master data
• Contribute to the cooperation between countries and sourcing

Your profile:

Education Level

• Relevant university degree and / or equivalent experience
• Preferable to have Electrical engineering background

Experience Level

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably in Procurement environment
• Understanding of and working experience with procurement practices and procedures and commercial law, preferably category specific
• Project management in building solution and construction experience preferred

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 environmen t
• 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.