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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary labor in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsOften no specific certifications required, but skills depend on jobMay require certifications or skills depending on assignment
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Employer UsageDirectly hired for short-term needs or projectsHired through a staffing agency to work at client sites

Temporary Labor refers to workers hired directly by companies for short-term projects or seasonal work, often without agency involvement. Temp Agency Workers are hired through staffing agencies that place them at various client companies. Both roles are temporary, but agency workers typically have the support and resources of the staffing agency. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right temporary opportunities based on their preferences and credentials.

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To thrive as a Temporary Laborer, you typically need basic physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions, often with no formal education required. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safety gear is helpful, and some positions may require OSHA certification or forklift operation training. Strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work well in diverse teams are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to employer standards in fast-changing work environments.

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Temporary labor jobs are short-term positions where workers are hired to perform specific tasks or fill staffing gaps for a limited period. These jobs can span various industries such as construction, warehousing, administration, and event staffing. Temporary labor positions are often arranged through staffing agencies, and workers may be employed for a few days, weeks, or several months depending on the employer’s needs. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking flexible work schedules or looking to gain experience in different fields. Although benefits may be limited compared to permanent jobs, temporary labor can provide valuable networking opportunities and a pathway to permanent employment.
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Category Manager - Temporary Labor & Outsourced Warehouse Services, U.S. & Canada

DHL Group

Westerville, OH • Hybrid

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Job description

Location: Westerville, Ohio

Work model: Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days from home

Relocation: No relocation package available

Salary range: USD 95,000 - 140,000

Important: Candidates should currently be located within commuting distance of Westerville, OH.


About the Role

DHL Corporate Procurement is looking for a senior procurement professional to manage the Temporary Labor and Outsourced Warehouse Services category across the United States and Canada.

This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading supplier negotiations, and partnering with senior stakeholders across DHL operations.

Temporary labor refers to agency-based workers used when business volume increases or decreases. This category is important because the business cannot always hire full-time employees when operational volume changes.

The primary scope of this role is the U.S. and Canada. The role has limited connection with Mexico and Central America, approximately 10%, mainly for best practice sharing and alignment rather than direct procurement responsibility.


Key Responsibilities

       Develop and execute category strategies for temporary labor and outsourced warehouse services across the U.S. and Canada.

       Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions.

       Manage relationships with staffing agencies, temporary labor providers, and outsourced warehouse service providers.

       Drive cost optimization, service quality, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational reliability.

       Partner with senior stakeholders across procurement, operations, HR, finance, and business leadership.

       Support multi-site labor needs in warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, or other high-volume operational environments.

       Use market insights to understand labor trends, agency workforce models, pricing, and supplier capabilities.

       Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, governance meetings, and issue resolution.

       Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process improvement, and stronger strategic supplier partnerships.

       Ensure procurement activities follow corporate governance, compliance, and policy requirements.


Required Experience

The ideal candidate will bring strong procurement or category management experience in one or more of the following areas:

       Temporary labor procurement

       Contingent workforce procurement

       Staffing services procurement

       Agency labor

       Outsourced warehouse services

       Indirect procurement related to labor or operational services

       Category management

       Supplier negotiation

       Large spend ownership

       Senior stakeholder management


Must-Haves

       Strong temporary labor or contingent workforce category experience.

       Supplier negotiation and procurement/category management experience.

       Ability to manage senior stakeholders in a regional environment.

       Ability to work from the Westerville, OH office 3 days per week.


Preferred Experience

       Experience supporting warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, fulfillment, or high-volume labor environments.

       Experience managing temporary labor programs across multiple sites.

       Familiarity with contingent workforce models, MSP programs, VMS tools, or supplier governance processes.

       Experience managing suppliers across both the U.S. and Canada.

       Experience improving supplier performance, reducing supplier fragmentation, or building strategic supplier partnerships.


What Success Looks Like

       Understand how temporary labor supports operational flexibility when business volume changes.

       Negotiate effectively with staffing and labor service providers.

       Build strong relationships with operational leaders who depend on labor availability and service quality.

       Balance cost, service, compliance, and supplier performance.

       Operate strategically in a regional procurement environment while staying close to operational needs.

       Bring structure, governance, and category discipline to a business-critical labor category.


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