About DHL 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 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 EMEA region.

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

We are seeking to fill an immediate, full-time, permanent position in EMEA, Dubai, UAE.

Job Purpose:

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

Your tasks:

• Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of local or sub-regional frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key
• Integrate Procurement services at sub-regional / country level for the business colleagues (divisions) are in scope. 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
• Specialize in strategic sourcing of goods and services and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope
• Support business with detecting the right suppliers for driving forward innovation
• Support with supplier risk assessment and evaluating suppliers based on sustainability KPIs
• Manage larger complexity of contracts and new contract types (e.g. with startups)
• Deep understanding of the regional business as well as market and trends of the specific categories

Your profile:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong preference for a background in aviation procurement.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of additional languages, such as Arabic, is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience and understanding of the Transportation industry (Road, Air, and Ocean), both within and outside DPDHL. Familiarity with all modes is desirable, but not essential.
• A background in procurement with a specialization in Transportation and Logistics services is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualification.

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 is an equal opportunity employer