Procurement Performance Manager - Military veterans preferred

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. 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 EMEA region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

Job Purpose:

The core purpose of this role is to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of performance measurement and analytics within Corporate Procurement. As a key member of the Performance Management team, you will design and implement the Procurement Performance Management strategy—covering areas such as Time, Improvement, Scope, Goals, Efficiency, Monitoring, Priorities, and the Balanced Scorecard.

You will help bring the Procurement organization from Good to Great by applying DPDHL’s continuous improvement tools and methodologies, along with sourcing best practices. Supporting capability development through the delivery of training and knowledge-sharing across the sourcing community will also be a vital part of your contribution.

Your tasks:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage key projects aligned with the DPDHL Procurement Strategy 2030.
• Define and implement effective performance management frameworks, including SMART KPIs, metrics, tools, and dashboards for evaluating procurement effectiveness.
• Drive change management and embed a culture of performance improvement across the sourcing function.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across global procurement functions, regions, categories, and business units with a global, cross-functional mindset.
• Support colleagues by explaining relevant policies, procedures, data insights, and action plans.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business priorities and address concerns proactively.
• Ensure high-quality, timely execution of tasks using a Right 1st Time approach.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques to assess sourcing performance, identify risks, and support decision-making.
• Design, implement, and maintain scorecards, dashboards, and key performance indicators related to procurement quality and efficiency.
• Establish processes for gathering, validating, and analyzing performance data related to procurement strategies, policies, and service outcomes.
• Benchmark internal sourcing KPIs against industry best practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote performance awareness by delivering training, coaching, and analytical support to the global sourcing community.
• Develop an annual performance roadmap with clear priorities based on internal data and strategic goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of executive performance reports aligned with leadership expectations.
• Identify gaps in performance monitoring, assess their impact, and recommend solutions for continuous improvement.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with 3+ years of experience in Procurement, particularly in performance management and process optimization.
• Strong project management skills—experienced in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives under time pressure.
• Skilled communicator with an advisor mindset, confident in working with senior stakeholders across global teams.
• Agile and adaptable; thrives in dynamic, fast-changing environments with a strong customer focus.
• Collaborative and motivating team player with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Comfortable driving new ideas and influencing others with data-backed insights.
• Knowledge of Coupa, Jaggaer (BravoSolution), and tools like Power BI is a plus.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar are beneficial.
• Passionate about people, excellence, and continuous improvement—brings a “can-do” attitude and mutual respect into every collaboration.

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 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.