Strategic Transportation Sourcing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tempting compensation and benefits

International exposure

Global corporate environment

Job summary

DHL is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead transportation sourcing within the MENAT region, focusing on UAE, Bahrain and KSA. You will engage suppliers, analyze markets, and drive decarbonization efforts while aligning with global procurement strategies.

The role requires a strong background in road transportation procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex projects under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years within a similar Transportation sourcing role, or more than 7 years’ experience within a supply chain operations role.
• Fluent in English (Written/Verbal), additional languages desirable but not essential.
• Experience and understanding of Transportation business (Road) within and outside of DHL Group.
• Procurement background with specialization in Transportation and Logistics services or significant operations expertise in MENAT Road Transportation.
• Ability to manage complex projects under time pressure.
• Passionate to work in very agile environments and ability to adjust to changing requirements.
• High degree of customer orientation.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Passionately driving own ideas and convincing people of the value of the procurement offering.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Procurement or Supply Chain related qualification desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets.
• Identify and secure sourcing opportunities and assist in the development of supplier relationships. Manage initial sourcing engagement and identify customer specific challenges. Project monitoring & management.
• Support the business in its decarbonization journey via engagement with existing and new supplier base to explore greener alternatives.
• Ensure required compliance regulations are adhered to, including Environmental, Social, Governance and enterprise risk management implications.
• Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring fulfillment of joint goals with internal business partners by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
• Integrate Procurement into business planning and thinking via effective influencing skills, supporting the development of the MENAT Transportation category as a sustainable product within DHL & GBS procurement.
• Be an interactive and participative team member within the local business units, Local Procurement and EMEA & MENAT Transport category communities.

Skills

Transportation sourcing

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Supply Chain

Job description

DHL is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead transportation sourcing within the MENAT region, focusing on UAE, Bahrain and KSA. You will engage suppliers, analyze markets, and drive decarbonization efforts while aligning with global procurement strategies.

The role requires a strong background in road transportation procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex projects under tight timelines.