Head of Procurement - Philippines

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 Manila, Philippines.

Job Purpose:

Refine and implement best local / country specific procurement strategies, leading country procurement team, manage all procurement activities with accountability for local Sourcing, Purchasing and Governance performance, identify and recommend ´best in class’s suppliers and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.

Your tasks:

• Overlooking the scope and focusing on Categories (Aviation, Battery/ Energy Storage, Business Travel & Financial Services, Circular Solutions, Construction & Utilities (C&U), Facility Management (FM), Fleet Vehicles, Fuel, Goods & Corporate Wear, Human Resources, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Marketing & Professional Services, Security, Transportation Services, Warehouse & Sorting Solutions) within Philippines
• Prepare & lead strategic supplier negotiation with suppliers
• Prepare, conduct and lead tenders (incl. E-sourcing)
• Ensure effective implementation of Procurement contracts and standards
• Build and ensure strong working relationship & cooperation with divisional colleagues, strategic suppliers and external partnerships locally
• Conduct local & regional supplier management and identify new best in class regional suppliers
• Manage local budgets and contribute to regional targets
• Manage and develop team of (country specific) direct reports and (country specific) indirect reports across multiple locations in (country)
• Focus on key DHL Group’s Procurement Categories (Aviation, Battery/ Energy Storage, Business Travel & Financial Services, Circular Solutions, Construction & Utilities (C&U), Facility Management (FM), Fleet Vehicles, Fuel, Goods & Corporate Wear, Human Resources, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Marketing & Professional Services, Security, Transportation Services, Warehouse & Sorting Solutions) within Philippines
• Key Business Partners
  • DHL Express
  • DHL Global Forwarding
  • DHL Supply Chain

Management Responsibility

• Communicate and collaborate with regional stakeholders on the value proposition through explanation of facts, policies and practices
• Support and interact with different key divisional colleagues to gain their buy-in on our work
• Build relationships and understand internal business partners and key stakeholders interests and concerns
• Challenge our stakeholders on the traditional way of working for driving innovation/improvement on sourcing process
• Lead the team to support the business in all procurement activities as per assigned categories, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Develop strategies and plans to enhance the resource collaboration across our country based and virtual teams’ members for optimising procurement results

Your profile:

Education Level

Relevant university degree and/or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading negotiations of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity
• Experiences in leading diverse and remote teams
• Experiences with mid/large-sized OPEX and CAPEX projects management
• Strong dealmaker, communicator, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements
• Experience on a wide range of categories (Aviation, Battery/ Energy Storage, Business Travel & Financial Services, Circular Solutions, Construction & Utilities (C&U), Facility Management (FM), Fleet Vehicles, Fuel, Goods & Corporate Wear, Human Resources, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Marketing & Professional Services, Security, Transportation Services, Warehouse & Sorting Solutions) and proven track record of successful procurement strategy development and implementation
• Relevant university degree and/or equivalent experience
• Excellent English language level as well as local language as needed

Experience Level

• More than 10 years of experience and at least 5 years of Management experience

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.