Global Head of Pricing & Procurement

About the role

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. The Overall Role Purpose is to define, implement and execute the Same Day strategy globally, manage and drive performance of the Same Day Product team, and ensure effective end-to-end capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Represent DHL with strategically important customers to enhance Same Day business opportunities
• Represent DHL in pricing/contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with programs, procedures, audits, and standards as required
• Provide leadership to ensure business objectives are clearly communicated and consistently implemented
• Define and execute business plan to grow and globalize the DHL products and services
• Partner with all DHL business units to develop opportunities for revenue and business growth
• Develop relationships and negotiate cost and service levels with both internal and external vendors
• Lead, develop and execute all aspects of the business plan, including program management, project management, pricing, strategic planning, accounting, etc.
• Direct and manage all Same Day supplier contracts, terms/conditions and methods of conducting business, maintaining compliance with DPDHL policies and procedures and business practices
• Develop and manage the specific business plan and budget for global Same Day & TMS team, ensuring alignment with the overall DPDHL and DHL Global Forwarding goals and objectives
• Research competitor solutions and create path forward to implement innovative processes thereby implementing continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology
• Maintain good standing and all training with TSA certification
• Responsible for providing costing for air solutions for RFP’s and project requests
• Monitor performance of ground and air vendors to meet KPI’s and compliance standards

Requirements

• Extensive depth and breadth of expertise and experience in general management and/or functional leadership
• Wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of work supervised and practical application to problems and situations ordinarily encountered
• Exposure to varied vertical requirements for expedited transportation (e.g. LSHC, Aerospace, Automotive, Technology)
• Experience in negotiating airfreight and ground transportation rates based upon region, commodity and weight
• Typically requires 15+ years related field experience, including 10+ years of industry experience and 5-8 years’ experience in a Sr. Transportation/Logistics business management position

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary ($135,921 – $181,228)
• Annual Bonus and Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental and Family Leave
• Employee Discount Programs
• Well-being and Mental Health Support