Category Manager

Description and Requirements

• Lead the strategy for the Transportation Americas category. Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes (Ground, Air, Ocean).
• Specializes in strategic sourcing of transportation capacities to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope.
• Manage regional sourcing initiatives (from demand analysis to contract implementation) incl. preparation and leading of carrier negotiations via Jaggaer’s ASO platform.
• Support of Global sourcing initiatives and projects (from demand analysis to contract implementation).
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of local: - markets / category trends - suppliers / key local players
• Ensure country/ sub-region requirements and issues are addressed in corporate / regional strategies
• Prepare, conduct and lead tenders (incl. e-sourcing)
• Ensure policy adherence of local divisional colleague
• Supplier management: - database maintenance - supplier classification - new sources identification (Salesforce / Evolution)
• Track and maintain accurate data in the Procurement tools: - suppliers, rates, spend, projects, master data
• Contribute to the cooperation between countries and sourcing
• Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
• May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
• Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DPDHL managers
• Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees
• New supplier types (e.g. Startups)
• GoGreen/DPDHL Group CSR
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• More than 8 years
• 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