Sourcing Manager

About DHL 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 is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies; in our Global procurement organizationwe drive tangible value for our colleagues.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of DHL Procurement? We are now looking for an energetic Sourcing Manager to immediate, full-time, and permanent position in Norway, Oslo area.

Job Purpose:

Implement best local & Nordic category specific strategies based on internal business requirements. Work closely with our local and regional procurement teams to ensure, identify and recommend “the best in class” suppliers and maintain good relationships with our internal Business stakeholders. You will be responsible for preparing and leading supplier tenders and negotiations at local and Nordic level, all the way from market research to contract signature process.

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 and Nordic level frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing and development opportunities and management of strategic suppliers are a key
• Develop and manage business relationship to integrate Procurement services at country and Nordic level for the business divisions.
• Achieve the greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensure customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service
• Specialize in strategic sourcing of goods and services in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business functions in scope in line with the DHL Sustainability Roadmap
• Ability to apply the latest technology in sourcing activities; open to innovation based on active market intelligence
  
  
  

Your profile:

• Relevant University Degree (Bachelor) and/or equivalent experience
• More than 2 years of relevant procurement/sourcing experience
• Project management and supplier management experience preferred
• Fluent written and oral Norwegian or Swedish and English language
• Good negotiation and contracting skill, ability to manage suppliers and key stakeholders
• Analytic mindset and good IT skills (at least MS Office)
• Experience of contract creation and management as well as risk management
  
  
  

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and continuous 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.