Transport Procurement Manager

Job Description

DHL is a global leader in the logistics industry, operating as a major division of the DHL Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including international express delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, and contract logistics. With a workforce of approximately 600,000 employees worldwide, it serves as a critical backbone for global trade and e-commerce across more than 220 countries and territories.

In Spain, DHL maintains a massive operational footprint through its various divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Global Forwarding. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, offering roles that range from specialized IT and data analysis to large-scale operations management. Its presence in major Spanish logistics hubs and its status as a certified Top Employer make it a primary destination for expats seeking career stability and growth within a multicultural corporate environment.

Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, DHL began as a courier service between California and Hawaii. It was gradually acquired by the German postal service, Deutsche Post, becoming its primary logistics brand and expanding into the world's largest logistics company.

For international professionals

DHL is consistently certified as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, highlighting its commitment to high-quality HR standards and employee well-being.
The company offers a wide range of corporate roles in IT, Finance, and HR that often require English as a primary working language.
With a presence in numerous Spanish regions including Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia, it offers diverse geographic options for relocation.
DHL provides structured 'Junior Development Programs' and internships, which are excellent entry points for international graduates moving to Spain.
The 'Lead Logistics Partner' (LLP) division in Spain frequently recruits for analytical and management roles that involve international stakeholder coordination.

DHL

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

- Knowledge of the Transport sector and suppliers

- Experience in supplier negotiation

- Knowledge / Experience in Fleet Management

- Knowledge of transport management systems

Role Purpose:

Together with the Procurement Area Manager, you will be responsible for defining the Organization's Transport procurement policy, ensuring the fulfillment of the Company's transport objectives in accordance with the global company strategy.

Main Accountabilities:

- Assist in defining the supplier policy: Type of supplier to work with by geographical area, by business, and typology of means to be used (Cold, Ambient, ADR, Last Mile) and collaboration model (Dedicated Trucks-CT, Round trip, Single trips). The goal is to structure the flows with the most suitable collaborators in terms of cost, service capacity, and possibility of integration into DHL processes (Track & trace, information and connectivity, invoicing, document management, service levels regarding availability and punctuality, safety standards, insurance...).

- Negotiate and sign medium and long-term agreements and commitments with suppliers.

- Guarantee compliance with supplier agreements and the level of service provided to customers.

- Collaborate in the design of collaboration solutions for each Flow: Analyze volumes per flow and seek alternatives and supplier typologies. Identify the ideal mix for each flow: Dedicated vehicles-CT, contracting in one direction, closed circuits with a complete view of the Company's Flows.

- Guarantee profitability in each flow with each customer. Ensure that the cost in each flow is appropriate relative to the market reference (tenders won or price levels where business is not secured due to not reaching the target price of our customers).

- Manage the relationship with each collaborator under a QBR model, KPI monitoring, volume planning, and improvement projects. Seek flexibility mechanisms.

- Collaborate with operations, KAM, and Business Development Managers in the preparation of commercial proposals regarding Transport reference costs.

- Contribute to the communication and implementation process of specific procedures and processes derived from the implementation of the Integrated Environmental Management and Energy Efficiency system.

- Contribute to the achievement of MA objectives following the policies and guidelines set by the organization.

Requirements for the Job:

View original advert (Spanish)

Role Purpose:

Junto con el/la Gerente del área de compras será responsable de definir la política de compras de Transporte de la Organización, que asegure el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la Compañía en el área de transporte de acuerdo con la estrategia global de la compañía.

Main Accountabilities:

- Ayudar en la definición de la política de proveedores: Tipo de proveedor con que trabajar por areas geograficas, por negocios y tipología de medios a utilizar (Frio,. Ambiente, ADR, Ultima milla) y modelo de colaboración (Camiones Dedicados-CT, Round trip, Trayectos únicos) Se trata de vertebrar los flujos con los colaboradores más adecuados en cuanto a coste, capacidad de servicio y posibilidad de integración en los proceso de DHL (Track & trace, Información y conectividad, facturación, gestión documental, niveles de Servicio en cuanto a disponibilidad y puntualidad, normas de seguridad, seguros...).

- Negociar y firmar acuerdos y compromisos a medio y largo plazo con los proveedores.

- Garantizar Cumplimiento de los acuerdos de los proveedores y nivel de servicio a los clientes

- Colaborar en el diseño de soluciones de colaboración para cada Flujo: Analizar los volúmenes por flujo y buscar alternativas y tipologías de proveedores. Identificar el mix ideal en cada flujo: Vehiculos dedicados- CT, Contratar en una dirección, circuitos cerrado con visión completa de los Flujos de la Compañía.

- Garantizar la rentabilidad en cada flujo con cada cliente. Asegurar que el coste en cada flujo es el adecuado a la referencia del mercado (tender que ganamos o nivel de precios con el que no conseguimos negocio por no alcanzar precio objetivo de nuestros clientes.

- Gestionar la relación con cada colaborador bajo un modelo de QBR, seguimiento de KPI´s, planificación de volumenes y proyectos de mejora. Buscar mecanismos de flexibilidad.

- Colaborar con operaciones, KAM y Business Development Manger en la elaboración de las propuestas comerciales en la parte de costes de referencia de Transporte.

- Contribuirá en el proceso de comunicación e implemetnación de los procedimientos y procesos específicos que se deriven de la implantación del sistema Integrado de Gestión Medioambiental y Eficiencia energética.

- Contribuir en la consecución de los objetivos en materia de MA siguiendo las políticas y directrices marcadas por la organización.

Requirements for the Job: