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 Tokyo, Japan.

Job Purpose:

• Collaborate with local business partners (DGF, DHL Express and DSC) in enabling the sourcing of transportation services in a compliant manner which provides alignment with the country transportation strategy and operational value adds (eg. resilience, cost management, supportive of growth aspirations).
• Execute a sourcing process which delivers compliance and value, utilises digital tools and works within the agreed timelines. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.
  
  
  

Your tasks:

• Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and advising on procurement strategy, risk, efficiency, negotiations, terms, conditions, and pricing
• Professionally execute a compliant sourcing process to support business initiatives
• Support and influence the business to identify preferred supplier requirements (strategic and operational)
• Through the sourcing process create and drive value generation for business partners
• Conduct data analysis and reporting. Support activities such as supplier risk assessments and evaluating suppliers based on KPIs
• Provide market research and business intelligence and understand there impact
• Manage a pipeline of sourcing projects and undertake multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
• Maintain healthy relationships with industry leading suppliers
• Maintain CRM styled records on projects, steps undertaken in sourcing process, value generation and outcomes
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities, challenge the status quo, drive innovation and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to the learning and development of the category by sharing case studies and innovations within the region
  
  
  

Your profile:

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Logistics / Supply Chain, Business, Commercial, Finance) or equivalent experience/qualification
  
  
  

Experience Level:

• Minimum 5 years strategic procurement experience
• Transportation Industry experience highly regarded
• Customer service focused
• Collaboration and senior stakeholder influencing skills
• Results orientated
  
  
  

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.