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About DHL and Procurement

DHL Group is the world's leading logistics provider with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization driven by a clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We offer challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing the unique value you bring to our business. Together, we share the pride of building one of the largest global leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group. Our core values are: SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We are transforming the way DHL sources products, systems, and services from external partners by leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our greatest asset, and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business continues to grow, we want you to be part of our team in the EMEA region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will collaborate with a global network of procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are now looking for a Buyer for an immediate, full-time temporary position in Ostrava, Czechia.

Job Purpose:

Execute and ensure procurement processes and activities within the Purchasing Center. Collaborate within the team on various activities related to purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services on terms that are in the organization’s best interest.

Your Tasks:

• Execute and ensure procurement processes by applying sourcing, purchasing, corporate, and divisional policies.
• Collect and maintain data, ensuring data quality maintenance and reporting on rates, catalogs, supplier data/performance, and purchase order administration.
• Ensure clarification of outstanding receipts, order confirmations, invoices, delivery dates, rejections, or changes to purchase orders.
• Support preparation and monitoring of tenders, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Drive (execute) tactical purchasing processes for non-catalogue requisitions and ensure day-to-day/admin support (request and analyze competitive bids, select suppliers, quality, delivery terms, specifications for goods/services).
• Conduct research on potential suppliers, vendors, promotions, and other industry trends to source accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities.
• Enter data into databases or other systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, track purchase orders, monitor order statuses, and generate reports/statistics.
• Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery and communicate order status with internal customers.
• Generate required reports, analyze them, and identify opportunities for catalog improvements.
• Provide 2nd-level support for challenging issues and process master data changes.

Your Profile:

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in commercial functions, especially in purchasing.
• Solid knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Some experience with purchasing practices and procedures.
• Some e-purchasing experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Professional attitude, positive mindset, flexibility, and integrity.
• International experience is a plus.
• Completed apprenticeship or a relevant university degree (preferably in business administration, economics, or finance).
• English at an excellent verbal and written level, proficiency in other European languages is a plus, and Italian at native or C2 level.

We Offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the largest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual working environment.
• Flexibility and a great opportunity to learn.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

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

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t hesitate to start your application!