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A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$128,230 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
Job Description
About DHL and Procurement:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 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 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 ourAMERICAS
region. Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.Job Purpose:
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 relationship. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.Your tasks:
Lead the strategy for the Transportation Americas category. Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes (Ground, Air, Ocean). Specializes in strategic sourcing of transportation capacities to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope. Manage regional sourcing initiatives (from demand analysis to contract implementation) incl. preparation and leading of carrier negotiations via Jaggaer's ASO platform. Support of Global sourcing initiatives and projects (from demand analysis to contract implementation). Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of local:- markets / category trends
- suppliers / key local players Ensure country/ sub-region requirements and issues are addressed in corporate / regional strategies Prepare, conduct and lead tenders (incl. e-sourcing) Ensure policy adherence of local divisional colleague Supplier management:
- database maintenance
- supplier classification
- new sources identification (Salesforce / Evolution) Track and maintain accurate data in the Procurement tools:
- suppliers, rates, spend, projects, master data Contribute to the cooperation between countries and sourcing Stakeholders Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.