Senior Transportation Sourcing Manager (MENAT/UAE-KSA)

DHL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Corporate Procurement in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced transportation sourcing professional to support UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. You will engage suppliers, manage sourcing processes, and drive greener procurement initiatives within a dynamic, agile environment.

With 5+ years in related roles, you will influence business planning, collaborate across EMEA, and help deliver cost, quality and service targets in a fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transportation sourcing or 7+ years in supply chain operations.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Experience in UAE/MENAT road transport; air/ocean favorable.
• Bachelor’s in procurement or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional sourcing support for key initiatives and market intelligence in the MENAT region (UAE, Bahrain, KSA).
• Engage with suppliers, identify opportunities and manage initial sourcing engagements. Monitor projects.
• Support decarbonization efforts by engaging with supplier base for greener options.
• Ensure compliance with ESG and risk management implications across procurement activities.
• Drive value realization and align with internal partners on quality, price, and service.

Skills

Transportation sourcing

Supplier management

Market intelligence

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain

Job description

DHL Corporate Procurement in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced transportation sourcing professional to support UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. You will engage suppliers, manage sourcing processes, and drive greener procurement initiatives within a dynamic, agile environment.

With 5+ years in related roles, you will influence business planning, collaborate across EMEA, and help deliver cost, quality and service targets in a fast-paced logistics setting.