Deutsche Post AG

Our Sourcing team is currently looking for a new team member in the EMEA Region (flexible location). In Sourcing we support all Business Units and deliver value through and beyond savings. Would you like to join us? 

If this is something what interest you, read on: Your tasks will be:

• Lead and support local, regional as well as global initiatives and manage sourcing needs for global group-wide initiatives with a focus on Construction for the continued expansion of our delivery networks
• Execute research and partner with internal clients to identify strategic sourcing opportunities as well as development and management of strategic suppliers
• Build and maintain close relationships with key suppliers, internal business partners, stakeholders, and key decision-makers.
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations and tenders with local, regional, and global suppliers
• Develop, implement and maintain Sourcing strategies for the Construction area
• Manage risk and optimize the resilience of services sourcing in line with business needs, strategy, industry best practices, regulatory framework, and current legislation
• Provide inputs for key business initiatives, supply market research to support business decisions in investments and budgets, and establishment of regional frame contracts where feasible
• Drive implementation of Sourcing plans to support value contribution, benefit realization, and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring fulfillment of joint goals with an internal business partner by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price, and service
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal business partners
• Deep-dive on key construction partners by working in close collaboration with consultants, General Contractors, internal clients, Procurement and Real Estate
• Coach others in cross-functional teamwork and promote cross-functional collaborations

Your profile should look like: 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Construction and Real Estate, preferable in the sourcing of major construction projects with general contractors
• Proven experience in negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts of mid/large volume, high impact and with different degrees of complexity as well as supplier management experience
• Experiences in working with virtual teams on an international level
• Significant project management, construction or engineering experience with a proven track record of managing both new builds and the enhancement of existing warehouse/ logistics buildings 
• Relevant university degree and/or equivalent experience, qualification to at least degree level in either engineering, construction or surveying preferred
• Excellent communication in English and German language, both written and spoken • Knowledge and proven experience of contract management and risk management
• Ability to build networks and to manage supplier and key stakeholders 

What can we offer:

• Be part of an international and virtual sourcing community
• Managing own stakeholders and possibilities to be part of global negotiations
• International and virtual environment

Flexibility and great opportunity to develop If this were something, you would like to do, do not hesitate and start your application. If you need some more information, please contact Christine Bobel at christine.bobel@dpdhl.com. We are looking forward to your application.