Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)
Core
Develop and implement global and regional sourcing strategies for transportation and logistics services to secure competitive total cost of ownership and reliable capacities.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Logistics Procurement)
Builds
Global logistics service portfolios and framework agreements
Domain
Construction industry supply chain / Global logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, international tender management, contract negotiation, risk management, supplier performance monitoring, TCO analysis, market analysis, stakeholder management, digitalization support
Preferred skills
Experience with Transporeon, knowledge of road/ocean/intermodal transportation
Technologies
Transporeon
Responsibilities
Develop global and regional category strategies for logistics services; manage international tenders, RFQs, and service provider evaluations; negotiate and implement contracts and framework agreements; monitor supplier performance based on KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability); assess and mitigate supply chain risks; collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams; support digitalization and process optimization initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC