Global Category Manager: Warehouse & Logistics Sourcing

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services; Westerville (NE); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International environment

Virtual environment

Learning opportunities

Competitive benefits

Zusammenfassung

DHL is seeking a Category Manager to lead regional procurement strategies in the Americas, focusing on Network Supplies, Packaging, and related categories. The role requires driving savings, developing supplier relationships, and coordinating with global teams to implement local procurement strategies.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage complex negotiations, and ensure alignment with ESG and compliance standards, in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, international management, supply chain management or related field.
• At least 6 years of procurement experience or more in field of expertise; travel may be required.
• Procurement/contract drafting (English) and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in a multi-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic and critical thinker with ability to drive procurement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with cost models and financial projections.
• Customer orientation and ability to sell procurement solutions to stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile environments and influencing stakeholders.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Establish relationships with local stakeholders and ensure visibility for strategic sourcing.
• Meet or exceed annual cash savings targets for the category.
• Lead specific sourcing initiatives and major projects in Network Supplies/Packaging/Print.
• Cooperate with global sourcing teams to develop local procurement strategies.
• Identify best-in-class suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze local spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities using strategic sourcing.
• Lead local category procurement processes and track progress and benefits.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant supply markets; share cross-region insights.
• Travel up to 10% internationally as needed.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

BS/BA University Degree or College Diploma

MS/MA and 4+ years in related field

Tools

Reverse auctions

Online bidding

E-procurement

Jobbeschreibung

DHL is seeking a Category Manager to lead regional procurement strategies in the Americas, focusing on Network Supplies, Packaging, and related categories. The role requires driving savings, developing supplier relationships, and coordinating with global teams to implement local procurement strategies.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage complex negotiations, and ensure alignment with ESG and compliance standards, in a dynamic, international environment.