Transportation Category Manager – Global Sourcing

DHL Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network

International environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DHL Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead transportation sourcing across the MENAT region, with a primary focus on UAE, Bahrain and KSA. You will engage suppliers, perform market intelligence and drive sourcing processes to deliver value for the business.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytics skills, a track record in road transport, and the ability to operate in agile, international settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a transportation sourcing role or 7+ years in a supply chain operations role.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus but not required.
• Experience in transportation (road) and familiarity with MENAT markets.
• Procurement background with focus on transportation/logistics services.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing support for UAE, Bahrain, and KSA within MENAT.
• Engage suppliers, conduct market intelligence, and manage sourcing processes.
• Drive decarbonisation efforts by engaging new/existing suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with ESG and risk management requirements.
• Deliver value through quality, price and service for procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Local Procurement and regional transport category teams.

Skills

Transportation sourcing

Supplier management

Market research

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Supply Chain

Job description

DHL Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead transportation sourcing across the MENAT region, with a primary focus on UAE, Bahrain and KSA. You will engage suppliers, perform market intelligence and drive sourcing processes to deliver value for the business.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytics skills, a track record in road transport, and the ability to operate in agile, international settings.