Transportation Procurement Analyst

Job description

About DHL and Procurement

DHL Group is 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 ESSA “Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa” 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.

Job Purpose

DHL is looking for an Expert – Center of Excellence “COE” Transportation to join our Procurement Center of Excellence team based in ESSA. This role sits within DPDHL Corporate Procurement and is a key part in supporting our ESSA Transportation procurement team to deliver a best-in-class sourcing approach to all DHL Group Business Units via management of procurement events in our e-sourcing tools as well as contributing to the management of SRM processes and data within our Salesforce e-tool.

Reporting into the Head of Transport Sourcing CoE for EMEA, this is an interface role for managing both e-sourcing events within a 3PL & 4PL environment alongside supporting the ESSA Transportation Procurement Leadership Team with key Supplier Relationship Management activities. We are looking for a candidate to join the team in one of the following locations: Warsaw (Poland), Valencia (Spain), Prague/Ostrava (Czech Republic), or Budapest (Hungary) .

Your tasks

Working collaboratively with colleagues in Procurement and the Business Units setting up e-sourcing events and analyzing outcomes of these events and optimizing sourcing processes towards digital and automated solutions. Data analysis, preparation and interpretation of complex data, comparative bid analysis. Support colleagues within the ESSA team to translate customer sourcing strategies into effective e-sourcing solutions, participating in both internal/external customer meetings and supplier negotiations as required.

Maintaining tool Data quality and Supporting colleagues within the ESSA team to identify and resolve/escalate any technical issues on our supplier relationship management “SRM” e-tool. Continuous review and monitoring of our supplier relationship management processes to identify improvements and efficiencies for the ESSA team. Be an interactive and participative team member within the ESSA Transport Procurement community.

Your profile

Typically more than 2 years’ experience within a Procurement, Logistics Operations or Data analyst role. Fluent in English (Written/Verbal), other European languages desirable but not essential. Knowledge of E-sourcing tools (Jaggaer ASO/Bravo/Salesforce) desirable, but not essential. (knowledge of any other eSourcing tools are also an asset) Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel advance functions. good knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI is desirable.

Ability to manage complex projects under time pressure. Process minded, but comfortable working in an agile environment with an ability to adjust to changing requirements and timelines. High degree of customer orientation, bringing a logical and analytical approach to complex matters. Ability to work both independently and within a team. Experience and understanding of the logistics sector (preferably Road, Air and Ocean transportation) within and outside of DHL Group.

All modes desirable but not essential. Procurement background with specialization in Transportation and Logistics services desirable. Undergraduate degree with logistics, supply chain, business administration, Statistics / Data Analyst , engineering desirable, but not essential. Data Analytics specific qualification e.g. CAP,IABAC, CCA or Category specific qualification e.g. Supply Chain related desirable, but not essential.

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, don’t hesitate and start your application.