Sourcing Manager (Transportation)

Joinimagine; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great opportunity to grow in global物流

International and virtual environment

Flexibility and learning opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

DHL Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional for its APAC regional team based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. You will implement category strategies, lead local negotiations, and identify best-in-class suppliers to deliver cost savings and value for the business.

You will manage end-to-end RFx sourcing, build trusted relationships with partners, and ensure adherence to procurement policies while supporting transportation services across Malaysia and Singapore.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in procuring large transportation services.
• Sourcing experience in transportation and related services is required.
• Proven track record in managing projects and leading high-volume negotiations.
• Willingness to travel at least 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional RFx sourcing support for key initiatives and regional contracts.
• Specialize in strategic sourcing for road transport and related services to cut costs.
• Build trusted relationships with business partners and align with interests.
• Integrate procurement services at country level to maximize value and efficiency.
• Identify right suppliers to drive innovation and manage contracts per policy.
• Assess supplier risk and evaluate sustainability KPIs; support Malaysia and Singapore.

Skills

Strategy & Category Management

Supplier Management & Market Knowledge

Procurement Tactics

Negotiations skills

Contract & Risk Management

Procurement Processes & Policies

Analytical and presentation skills

Business partnering

Excellent communication (written/spoke

Fluent English & intercultural

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

MBA (added advantage)

Job description

About DHL Group and Procurement:

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 a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL Group is sourcing products, 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 drive tangible value for our 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.

Your tasks:

• 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:

Education Level

• 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
• Supplier Management & Supplier Market Knowledge
• Procurement Tactics
• Negotiations skills
• Contract & Risk Management
• Procurement Processes & Policies
• 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.