Global Head of Logistics Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high levels of contract management controls
• Assess, identify and select the appropriate supplier base across transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding and logistics services
• Lead and project manage key strategic procurement, transformation and network optimisation initiatives
• Deliver best-in-class cost savings, cash improvements and value creation
• Continuously improve ways of working and optimise procurement activities
• Ensure satisfaction of internal senior stakeholders
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with global logistics service providers
• Create and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Own procurement fundamentals for the Logistics category
• Accountable for delivery and reporting of targets globally
• Drive supplier innovation, resilience and sustainability programmes
• Support business continuity planning and risk mitigation
• Lead supplier relationship management programmes with critical logistics partners

Requirements:

• University degree
• At least 8 years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience managing strategic sourcing and transformation projects
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working across international cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with strategic logistics suppliers
• Experience leading and developing procurement professionals

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of the USA logistics market

Offer:

• Private medical care
• Co-financing for the sports card
• Constant support of dedicated consultant
• Employee referral program