Sourcing Manager

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Virtual environment

Flexible learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced APAC procurement professional in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. You will implement local and sub-regional category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive value through regional contracts.

Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (MBA a plus), 8–10 years in procurement, and strong ability to travel up to 20%. Join a global team in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
• MBA is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, end-to-end RFx sourcing support for key initiatives.
• Specialize in strategic sourcing and market trends for transportation and related services.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business partners.
• Integrate Procurement services at country level to maximize value.
• Identify suppliers for driving forward innovation and manage contracts.
• Support supplier risk assessment and evaluate sustainability KPIs.
• Support supplier Transportation Services for Malaysia and Singapore.

Skills

Strategy & Category Management

Procurement Tactics

Negotiations skills

Analytical and presentation skills

Business partnering skill

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

MBA (advantage)

Job description

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd 4.2 View all jobs

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 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 atrustworthybusiness partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group–SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transformthe way DHL Group issourcingproducts, 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 drivetangible value forour colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

Implement best local / sub-regional category specific strategies. Work closely with local and regional procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend ‘best in class suppliers and maintain good management. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.

• Provide professional, end-to-end RFx sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of regional or sub-regional contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key.
• Specialize in strategic sourcing and market/trends of road transportation and ground handling services and related goods and services in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and security/stability of supply as needed by the business.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business partners and develop deep understanding of key business partners’ interests and concerns.
• Integrate Procurement services at country level for the business division. Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring fulfillment of joint goals with internal business partner by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
• Support business by identifying the right suppliers for driving forward innovation and contract management per Procurement policies.
• Support with supplier risk assessment and evaluating suppliers based on sustainability KPIs.
• Support with supplier Transportation Services for Malaysia and Singapore

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Additional qualification such as MBA, is an added advantage.

Experience Level

• 8-10 years of relevant working experience, with more than 5 years in procuring of larger scale of transportation services.
• Sourcing experience in transportation and relevant services is a must.
• Proven track record in managing projects and leading negotiations of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity
• Willingness and ability to travel minimum 20% (under normal circumstances)
• Candidates with these prior working experiences in the following will have an advantage
  • Working in an international, matrixed environment
  • Cross-functional mix in engineering, operations, solutions design or project management
  • Cost engineering expertise in calculating product cost along the supply chain

Skills Requirements

• Strategy & Category Management
• Procurement Tactics
• Negotiations skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Business partnering skill
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) is a must.
• Fluent in English and good intercultural competency

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Us

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

About Us

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.