Category Manager Consulting und Professional Services - Military veterans preferred

DHL Group is the world's leading logistic company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees and investors worldwide.

You have substantial experience in Consulting and Professional Services and are looking for a new professional experience? Are you already a procurement expert or ready to get involved in this area with a high commitment? Are you excited about working in a global and dynamic environment?

We are on an exciting transformation journey in DHL Group's global procurement, with the goal of being a leader in the logistics industry. You will drive change together with us, surrounded by a healthy corporate culture and great colleagues.

As soon as possible we are looking for a Category Manager Consulting und Professional Services.

What you can expect from us:

• Leading and executing mainly international complex sourcing projects in one or more Souring Categories of the Marketing and Professional Services department
• Main responsibility for one or more Sourcing categories by agreement: (Strategic) Consulting, Auditing, Certifications, Legal.
• Application of innovative procurement methods such as game theory and e-auctions
• Building expert knowledge, both in analysis and observation as well as in the
  ongoing review of the relevant procurement and supplier markets (national and international) of the sourced services
• Participation in regional and global category teams and their sourcing projects
• Active cross-divisional business partner management within the Group
• Special tasks/ Participation in or management of cross-department projects

What we expect from you:

• Completed University or technical college studies and several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the areas of (Strategic) Consulting, Auditing, Certifications, Legal and/or procurement
• Convincing, self-confident and credible appearance in dealing with suppliers and business partners as well as a strong customer and service orientation
• Very strong analytical and conceptual skills
• High level of negotiation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English (level C1), ideally also German
• Quick comprehension and ability to learn
• Ability to deal with conflict, work in a team and be assertive
• High degree of responsibility and cost awareness, precise way of working
• Distinct entrepreneurial thinking and acting

What we offer you:

• Be part of a large, globally leading company!
• Onboarding: Personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions
• Continuing education: In-house procurement academy
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and mobile working
• Accessibility: Our new office is easy to reach thanks to its central location on the Post Campus, and with a job ticket we make your commute easier.
• International environment
• Attractive compensation and benefits package

Do not hesitate and apply for our open position, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible start date, we are looking forward to talking to you!

We look forward to receiving your application!
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