EU Procurement Analyst

DHL Supply Chain; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Birmingham is seeking a procurement analytics professional to optimize European transport costs and routes. The role focuses on data-driven decisions, Excel-based analysis, and strong collaboration with carrier partners and internal teams.

You will work in a hybrid setup, with 2 days at home and 3 days in the office, enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and an entry point to a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement reliable, cost-effective freight solutions for European transport activity.
• Liaise with the DHL LLP carrier base.
• Collaborate with DHL LLP teams on procurement analytics.
• Conduct ongoing carrier research to identify potential new carriers.
• Support EU procurement managers on strategic re-plans and benchmarking.
• Maintain team documents – rate matrix, route profiles, etc.
• Implement day-to-day changes to collection network with cost/service/risk considerations.

Skills

Excel formulas

VLOOKUPs

XLOOKUPs

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate: £30,000
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm (Hybrid working, 2 days at home, 3 days in office)
Location: Birmingham

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Identifying and implementing the most reliable and cost effective freight solutions for the contract for their European transport activity.
• Liaise with the DHL LLP carrier base.
• Procurement analyst will collaborate closely with other DHL LLP teams.
• Carrying out on-going carrier research to identify potential new carriers.
• Providing support to EU procurement managers on strategic re-plans, contingency planning and benchmarking.
• Maintaining team's documents - rate matrix, route profiles, RAS's etc.
• Implementing all required day-to-day changes to collection network while taking into account cost/ service level /risk /customer's perspective. Identifying improvements to routes.

this Role Would Suit People Who

• Possess strong Excel skills, including experience with formulas, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
• Are comfortable working with data and producing accurate results
• Ideally have exposure to European transport or experience working in a similar environment (desirable, not essential)

Please note: An Excel assessment may form part of the interview process.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 15/10/2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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