Procurement category manager - (outbound freight)
Procurement Category Manager - Outbound Freight (All Genders Welcome)
Industry: Packaging sector
Drive Strategic Impact Across European Supply Chains
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and procurement? Join a leading player in the manufacturing and logistics industry as a Procurement Category Manager - Outbound Freight, where your expertise will shape the future of freight procurement across Europe.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead sourcing strategies, optimise supplier performance, and champion cost-efficiency-all while supporting ambitious sustainability goals. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, multinational environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the charge in defining and executing outbound freight sourcing strategies across Europe.
- Analyse market trends to identify risks and opportunities, aligning your approach with global and regional procurement objectives.
- Drive sourcing projects from start to finish, selecting top-tier logistics providers, managing contracts, and ensuring service excellence.
- Deliver measurable value by reducing costs without compromising quality, and by reporting key metrics to the Cluster Procurement Director.
- Ensure seamless outbound transport of finished goods across the region, proactively managing supply chain risks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, offering strategic insights and market intelligence to support key decisions.
- Champion innovation as an ambassador of the IMP:ACT program through 2025/2026.
- Engage actively with the Cluster Procurement Leadership Team through workshops, brainstorming sessions, and strategic planning.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- A degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in procurement or category management within freight logistics (truck, liquid bulk, ISO tanks, containers).
- Familiarity with multinational, matrixed organisations.
- Deep knowledge of EU logistics suppliers and market dynamics.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills, especially in data-light environments.
- A strategic mindset with a collaborative, communicative approach to stakeholder engagement.
- Flexibility to be based in Austria, Italy, Spain, or Germany.
What You'll Gain
- Personal and professional growth through meaningful projects and creative challenges.
- A strong start with a structured on-boarding experience.
- Workplace flexibility, including generous remote work options.
- A culture of appreciation, diversity, and respectful collaboration.
- Flat hierarchies and fast decisions, with open lines of communication.
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