Regional Sourcing Manager, IT - Singapore - DHL

DHL

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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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 Singapore.

Job Purpose:

Implement best regional/global category specific strategies.

Activities include IT & Telecoms product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management, identify and recommend ́best in class ́ suppliers and maintain good relationships with those within the scope.

Maintain and extend business partner relationships on regional and global level.

Your tasks:

Provide professional, endtoend RFx IT & Telecoms sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of global, regional or subregional contracts. The sourcing activities include all IT categories, IT Software, IT Consulting, IT Hardware, Cloud and Telecommunication
Strategic management of global and regional business relations with the CIO areas of the divisions and their IT key accounts and develop deep understanding of key business partners strategy, demands and challenges. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and extension of business partner relationships are key
Active supplier management and development in the highly complex supplier and business environment, in particular building, developing and managing resilient business relationships with DPDHL Group's external strategic suppliers
Carrying out sourcing processes with strategic importance for the group both regionally and crossregionally
Successful and sustainable value contribution and realization of savings that contribute to the corporate success of the divisions
Coordination and consolidation of the needs of different divisions, countries and regions, especially with regard to common requirements and specifications
Manage larger complexity of specialized contracts and new contract types (e.g. proofofconcepts with startups, regional frame agreements)
Implementation of global and regional framework agreements under timecritical conditions
Development, coordination and implementation of regional sourcing strategies
Provide leadership and guidance to the sourcing teams in the countries and align closely with the global category management teams
Implementing and ensuring adherence to procurement and compliance guidelines
Creating market analyses

Your profile:

Masters or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
Additional qualification such as MBA, is an added advantage
10+ years of relevant working experience, with more than 3 years in large scale and complex IT sourcing initiatives
Project management and supplier management experience preferred
Proven track record in managing projects and leading negotiations of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity
Knowledge and proven experience of contract management and risk management
Willingness and ability to travel
Working in an international, matrixed environment
Crossfunctional mix in IT, telecommunication, procurement and project management
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) is a must
Fluent in English and good intercultural competency

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 ori