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DHL

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
  • Mumbai

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 1-3 years of purchasing experience, English proficiency, MS Office and SAP skills, negotiation basics, and strong analytical abilities.
  • You will manage procurement activities, handle orders, build supplier relationships, ensure compliance, analyze data, support purchasing processes, and track order statuses for timely delivery.

Requirements

  • Completed tertiary education and / or relevant university degree and / or equivalent experience
  • Min 1-3 years of relevant experience in operational functions and especially in purchasing would be advantageous.
  • Proficiency in English
  • Good to have: proficiency in one other foreign language (either Japanese/ Thai/ Mandarin/ Cantonese/ Korean) – reading, writing & speaking.
  • Basic knowledge on negotiating and application experience.
  • Synthesizes relevant information from industry and supplier analysis.
  • Sound knowledge of purchasing practices and buying procedures
  • Experience in working with MS Office suite (Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Experience in SAP and/or Oracle system environment
  • Working experience in building / mobilizing reports in MS Excel (using Pivots, Macro, Vlookup)
  • Knowledge of working with VBA and Macro to automate reports & PowerBI would be advantageous
  • Great communication style and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage buying activities with responsibility depending on country / region scope
  • Organise and execute the purchase to pay process ensuring compliance with global, regional and local procedures and policies
  • Explore and capture internal demand; handle non-catalog requests
  • Actively drive the use of procurement catalog
  • Build good relationships with suppliers and internal customers
  • Oversee and / or involve in the purchasing support roles (example Helpdesk activities)
  • Provide administrative support to operational buying activities
  • Assist different day-to-day activities within the purchasing organisation
  • Provide 1st level support, consulting and training; interface to 2nd level support
  • Execute and ensure procurement processes applying sourcing / purchasing / corporate / Business Partner policies
  • Collect and maintain data and / or ensure data quality maintenance and reporting on rates, catalog, supplier data / performance, purchase order admin.
  • Drive (execute) tactical purchasing process (non-catalog requisitions) and ensure day-to-day / admin support (request and analyze competitive bids (3 bids and 1 buy), select suppliers, quality, delivery terms, specs for goods / services)
  • Ensure clarification of outstanding receipt of order confirmation, invoices, delivery dates, rejection / change of purchase orders
  • Catalog contracts negotiation with suppliers
  • Support preparation and monitoring of tenders, negotiations and supplier management
  • Enter data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information; to track purchase and the status of orders and
  • Follow-up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers
  • Generate required reporting, analyze reports and identify catalog improvements.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Buyer position at DHL Group?

The main purpose of the Buyer position is to deliver day-to-day purchasing operations across all business divisions globally, ensuring compliance with established purchasing processes and systems while providing spend transparency and cost control.

Where is the Buyer position located?

The Buyer position is located in Mumbai, India.

What qualifications are required for the Buyer position?

Candidates should have completed tertiary education or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in operational functions, particularly in purchasing.

Is proficiency in languages other than English required for this role?

While proficiency in English is mandatory, it is good to have proficiency in an additional foreign language such as Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Korean.

What software skills are preferred for the Buyer position?

Preferred skills include experience with the MS Office suite (particularly Excel), SAP and/or Oracle system environments, and knowledge of VBA and Macro for automating reports.

What kind of support will the Buyer provide within the purchasing organization?

The Buyer will provide administrative support to operational buying activities, assist with day-to-day purchasing tasks, and offer first-level support and training.

What opportunities for professional development does DHL Group offer?

DHL Group offers a range of development opportunities, including exposure to a global network of Procurement colleagues and the chance to learn and grow within one of the biggest logistics companies in the world.

What are the benefits of working at DHL Group?

Benefits include a tempting compensation package, working in an international and virtual environment, flexibility, and a great opportunity to learn.

What types of purchasing activities will the Buyer be responsible for?

The Buyer will manage buying activities, execution of procurement processes, handling non-catalog requests, supplier negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery of purchase orders.

How does DHL Group view diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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DHL

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”. DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group.