Category Manager - Energy Solutions and Construction APAC

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 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, 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 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 and market/trends of commercial vehicles and fleet related goods & services including maintenance in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and security/stability of supply as needed by the business.

• Develop/upkeep component unit cost databases with the use of advanced big data tools if necessary, to establish cost transparency and understand market developments
• Create product cost models by following the component hierarchy and the supply chain to responsibly create a full cost build-up of the landed product to support budgeting exercises and tender negotiations
• Perform product tear-downs, conduct independent supply cost estimates/analysis, verify assumptions, plus generate/discuss value engineering ideas with the business/suppliers to optimize cost
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with, and develop deep understanding of key business partners’ interests and concerns
• Support the Regional Sourcing Manager in developing an annual regional category management strategy that is in line with global directions
• Participate in regional procurement operations and category virtual team calls on a monthly basis
• Participate in global category management virtual team calls on a bi-weekly basis Ongoing risk evaluation and setup of mitigating measures where needed incl. supplier risk assessment
• Evaluate and compare suppliers based on balanced score-card of technical, commercial and sustainability KPIs
• Develop lasting and win-win partnerships both with established suppliers and startups
• Manage larger complexity of specialized contracts and new contract types (e.g. proof-of-concepts with startups, regional frame agreements)

Your profile

Strategy & Category Management at a regional level Participation in global and regional initiatives Supplier Management & Supplier Market Knowledge Procurement Tactics - RFP / RFI Management and alternative procurement levers 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 Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification Additional qualification such as MBA, is an added advantage.

Experience

Level: 5+ years of relevant working experience in any of the Energy Solutions or Construction sub-categories: BESS, PPAs, brown electricity, RECs, green electricity, solar & PV, HVAC, lighting, fit-outs, renovations, reinstatements 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

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. If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.