Sourcing Manager SSA at DHL Supply Chain

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 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 stakeholders’ interests and concerns
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

Your profile:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Experience Level:  more than 5 years