Purchasing Category Manager - Logistics (F/H)
Core
Strategic sourcing and category management for transport and logistics services across the EMEA region, focusing on cost optimization and supplier performance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Purchasing - Transport/Logistics)
Builds
Strategic sourcing frameworks, framework agreements, and supplier performance management systems for logistics partners.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (flooring) / Global Logistics & Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, supplier performance evaluation, stakeholder management, process improvement, data analysis, change management
Preferred skills
Industrial experience, SAP (Procurement module), Power BI, Excel, multilingualism
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Define and implement purchasing strategy for transport/logistics categories; negotiate framework agreements to generate savings; evaluate supplier performance (Quality-Cost-Delivery); coordinate with local buyers; report on spend, savings, and risks; improve internal procurement processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC