Regional Category Manager Jobs

About DPDHL and Procurement:

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) 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 DPDHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DPDHL 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 AMERICAS region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DPDHL, 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 AMERICAS at Westerville, Ohio.

Job Purpose:

In this role, you will provide thorough knowledge of facilities related products and services in demand in USA, Canada and Latin American countries.

Your tasks:

• Hold overall responsibility of the quality of the work of category ABC countries
• Good understanding of the standards and policies of major Business Partners
• Good understanding of supplier market of Facility Goods and Services in USA, Canada, and Latin America
• Be responsible for regional data management, including Category specific reporting and tool usage (GoSource, GoSave, Compliance reporting, etc….)
• Involvement of projects from category B and C countries in alignment with Corporate Category Managers
• Lead and complete cross-region projects in alignment with Corporate Category Managers
• Coordinate and lead supplier negotiations
• Act as regional point of contact of supplier relationship and escalation, take on supplier development initiatives in alignment with global category strategy
• Build and lead presentations related to project summaries and sourcing strategies
• Active guidance to projects from category A countries and support supplier negotiations.
• Stay on top of the 5 most important projects of the region
• Ensure that global procurement process of sourcing and supporting tool set (for example, TCO evaluation) is applied in Category ABC countries
• Ensure active consultation towards Business Partners with cost optimization potential and execution for category A countries, encourage the team to share best practice across Business Units in category B countries
• Relationship established and maintained with major Business Partners
• Develop and execute clear regional cluster strategy for the region focusing on USA and Canada based on the understanding of business partner requirements and supplier market movements and in alignment with global category strategy
• Coordinate and lead supplier agreement discussions with operations, finance, and legal

Your profile:

• Self-starter and high performer
• 7+ years’ experience in Procurement working for large national or international company
• Leadership skills: actively give feedback to country heads about the development potentials of the Facilities team members and be involved in recruiting process of team member in category A countries
• Experience in Facilities Procurement is a plus

We offer:

• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits
• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world

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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

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