OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM GROW OFFERS INTERESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY, BONN, FROM APRIL 1st 2026 FOR 18 MONTHS, AIMING TO KEEP YOU ON AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION FOR

TRAINEE CORPORATE FUNCTIONS INTERNATIONAL IN CORPORATE PROCUREMENT – MAIL & PARCEL SYSTEMS (M/F/X)

Kick-start your career in Procurement at DHL!
Our mission: creating real value – through smart sourcing solutions, sustainable innovations, and strong partnerships. If you want to shape the future of procurement in an international environment, this is the place for you!

What we do:

• We connect our business divisions with top suppliers and secure innovation through tenders and supplier development activities.
• We build supplier relationships that create competitive advantages and drive sustainable, forward-thinking solutions.
• We ensure compliance and risk management by aligning our processes and contracts with laws, regulations, and DHL policies (such as the Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustainability Fuel Policy).
• We apply cutting-edge methodologies like game theory and cost engineering to stay ahead in a fast-changing market.

What’s in it for you:

• A global network – we work internationally while leveraging local expertise.
• Exciting projects focused on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation.
• A learning culture: You’ll discover how state-of-the-art procurement works and develop skills in analytics, strategy, and negotiation.

Sounds exciting?
Join us, bring your ideas to life, and work with experts from around the world to redefine procurement – sustainable, innovative, and efficient.

Your tasks

• Support within sourcing projects for material handling System (MHS) in close collaboration with internal business partners. All steps of a sourcing process are covered, from RFI/RfQ to data analysis up to negotiations and contract award.
• Identify savings potential in the service area (spare parts, hotline, etc.) and support Joint Business Plans for contract optimization (collaboration with Cost Engineering)
• Standardization of tender documents to mitigate risk exposure, drive efficiencies and ensure sustainable objectives.

Your profile

• Minimum Bachelor Graduation in field of Logistics / SCM, Law, Engineering, Economy, Finance before April 1st, 2026
• First professional experiences (up to 3 years) in Finance, Controlling, Logistics, Management and/or Procurement; international experience
• Fluent English skills; good German skills
• Data analytics (Excel) and Project Management Skills, MS Office, Power BI of advantage
• Strong communication and leadership skills, positive, proactive “can-do” attitude, high ethical standards and integrity, analytical problem-solver with focus on solutions, goal-oriented and results-driven, committed to “getting it right the first time”, collaborative team player, skilled in prioritization and time management, flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments, open-minded and eager to learn.

Your benefits

• Appealing salary package: With us you will earn an annual salary of € 57.000 gross – including Christmas and vacation allowance as well as an annual bonus.
• Individual career development: After an induction week, you will dive into the world of logistics in three individual program phases in Germany and around the world.
• Training and support: We support you in your individual career development through integrated training, personal support and regular feedback.
• Network: Build up a valuable network in one of the leading mail and logistics service provider.
• Diverse opportunities: Work on varied and challenging projects that will enhance your professional development.

Your contact
For further questions please contact Steffi Koch, GROW Recruiting, grow@dhl.com.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply online now via careers.dhl.com/global/en/grow for the business area Corporate Functions international including a cover letter, CV and references. You will find there more detailed information on the application process, program schedule and typical project positions in the various business areas.

We are looking forward to your application.

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