Job Description

About DHL and Procurement:

Deutsche Post DHL (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 xe2x80x93 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 looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in EMEA at South Africa, Johannesburg.

Job Purpose:

Implement best local / sub-regional category specific strategies. Work closely with local procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend xc2xb4best in classxc2xb4 suppliers and maintain goods. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at the local

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 the sub-regional / country level for the business colleagues (divisions) in scope. Achieving the greatest value contribution, benefit realisation and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service
• Specialize in strategic sourcing of goods and services and transportation capacities to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business/function in scope
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of their own function
• Build relationships and understand customer and key stakeholdersxe2x80x99 interests and concerns
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

Your profile:

• Education Level: Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Experience Level: more than 5 years

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. 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.

If this is something you would like to do, donxe2x80x99t hesitate and start your application.

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