EMEA Procurement - Logistics Category Manager

EMEA PROCUREMENT – LOGISTICS CATEGORY MANAGER - UK

Embark on a transformative journey in our client’s dynamic team, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement activities across multiple sites in the Region.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the category portfolios related to Logistics Procurement – Domestic Road, Warehouse, Airfreight, Ocean, Multimodal etc. The role aligns with our client´s vision and strategic priorities, reporting to the EMEA Procurement Director for sourcing in these areas. The position is based in Northamptonshire, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Negotiations: Lead end-to-end contract negotiations for Logistics Procurement – Domestic Road, Warehouse, Airfreight, Ocean, Multimodal etc. following our client´s best practices and policies.
• Strategic Alignment: Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives and optimal outcomes (e.g. RFPs to be launched in the following year, renewal negotiation timing depending on complexity, net new initiatives/projects).
• Collaboration: Work with supply chain and operations stakeholder teams to support company-wide objectives and planning efforts.
• Partnership and Compliance: Collaborate with internal matrix partners (Legal, Information Security, Privacy) to achieve best deals while adhering to policies. Leverage source-to-contract tooling (tracking contracts, savings, competitive events, etc) as the source of truth.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business management, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of procurement experience in Logistics Procurement – Domestic Road, Warehouse, Airfreight, Ocean, Multimodal etc., doing contract negotiation, agreements, statements of work and orders.
• Experience with Ariba Procurement Tool and Transporean is a plus.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Successful integration of services with stakeholders and alignment of strategies.
• Organizational and Project Management Skills: Ability to structure and manage relevant projects.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across all levels of the organization. Ability to influence.

Join us in transforming operations and driving excellence as a part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our EMEA procurement function.