Category Manager Temp Labor

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional category strategies aligned with global procurement objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve service quality, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier capabilities.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with temporary labor providers, workforce solutions companies, and outsourced service providers.
• Manage complex sourcing projects from strategy development through implementation and benefit realization.
• Conduct market analysis and provide insights on labor market trends, workforce solutions, and supplier innovations.
• Lead regional procurement initiatives across Temporary Labor and Outsourced Services categories.
• Collaborate closely with DHL business leaders, operations teams, and the contingent workforce support team managing DHL's VMS platform.
• Drive supplier consolidation and develop strategic supplier partnerships where appropriate.
• Support cross-regional sourcing initiatives and share category expertise globally.
• Influence senior stakeholders and build strong relationships across business functions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, governance requirements, and ESG commitments.
• Apply advanced negotiation and commercial management techniques to maximize value creation.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Human Resources, International Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following: Procurement and strategic sourcing, Temporary labor or contingent workforce management, Staffing agency leadership or workforce solutions, Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments, Vendor Management Systems (VMS), Outsourced services management.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage senior business leaders.
• Fluency in English.

PREFERRED

• Experience within procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience supporting large-scale warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or operational workforces.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce programs, staffing models, labor market dynamics, and supplier management.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work for the world's leading logistics company.
Exposure to a highly international and collaborative environment.
Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Flexibility and a strong culture of continuous learning.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Access to global procurement best practices, tools, and development programs.