Senior Central Tender & Project Manager (f/m/d)

Unleash your Potential. Make a Difference.

We are DHL Freight - a group of 13,000 road cargo experts and Certified Freight Specialists operating in more than 40 countries, who are proud to provide their customers with the best overland freight transport solutions. We are always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity, anticipating the next global trend. Because at DHL Freight, we're not simply about freight forwarding. We're about forward-thinking ways to connect people - and improve their lives.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Central Tender & Project Manager (f/m/d) to join our Global Tender Management at the Head Office of DHL Freight in Bonn . As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end tenders, lead strategic commercial projects.

Your key tasks:

Tender Management & Coordination

• Lead international tender projects for key customers end-to-end
• Master commercial/pricing tools, procedures, and databases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare commercial/pricing proposals ensuring competitiveness in the market.

Power BI Reporting & Performance Steering

• Further develop Power BI reporting to increase transparency on tender pipeline, win rates, and KPIs
• Translate data into actionable insights for performance steering and decision-making
• Continuously enhance reporting structures to strengthen visibility and effectiveness

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support strategic initiatives (e.g., digitization, process optimization, automation)
• Apply structured project management to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
• Drive efficiency, standardization, and operational excellence while maintaining stability

Our perfect match:

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or a comparable field
• You bring 4–6 years of relevant experience in Tender Management, Sales, Commercial Excellence, or Project Management, ideally within logistics or a comparable industry
• You have strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• You combine analytical strength with commercial acumen , ideally with exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI
• You are structured, proactive, and results-driven , with a strong ownership mindset
• You demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across regions and functions
• You have a strong customer focus and business understanding
• You are fluent in English, German language is a plus
• This position is based in Bonn and requires on-site presence 1–2 days per week

Our culture and benefits:

DHL Freight is a TOP EMPLOYER® and Great Place to Work across Europe . Our corporate culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work, and we nurture the talents of our employees . This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries. We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results . We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence. DHL Freight is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer

Additionally, this is what you can expect:

• Flexible working conditions incl. the opportunity of mobile work
• An international team with colleagues from over 30 different countries
• Wellbeing offers: fresh fruit, visits by company doctor, workshops on mental well-being, free and confidential access to counselling and assistance with elderly and child care, sports and well-being app
• Numerous corporate discounts and memberships
• Free access to online learning portal coupled with extensive learning and development opportunities within the DHL Group
• And much more…

Your contact:

Nisha Pillay will be happy to answer your questions at [email protected] .

Be part of our global strategy “Simply Grow!” and contribute directly to our ambitious growth agenda while supporting our continuous improvement journey.

Please click on apply and send us your complete application.

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