Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)

Doka; Amstetten; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Essenszuschuss

Vitalprogramm

Shuttle Service

Work-Life-Balance

Kinderbetreuung

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Firmenevents

Betriebsordination

Sport- und Kulturangebot

Job summary

Doka sucht eine/n Global Category Manager Logistics in Amstetten. Sie entwickeln globale und regionale Beschaffungsstrategien für Transport und Logistik, sichern Kosten-TCO und liefern hochwertige Lieferantenleistungen weltweit.

Als strategischer Partner arbeiten Sie eng mit Supply Chain, Operations, Sales und Finance zusammen. Sie steuern globale Rahmenverträge, führen internationale Ausschreibungen durch, bewerten Leistungen der Anbieter und treiben Prozesseffizienz sowie digitale Lösungen in

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in strategischer Beschaffung, Category Management oder internationaler Logistik
• Gute Kenntnisse der Transport- und Logistikmärkte, idealerweise Stra-ße, Seefracht und Intermodal
• Nachweisliche Erfahrung in internationalen Beschaffungsprojekten, wirtschaftliche Verhandlungen und Vertragsmanagement
• Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch und Deutsch fließend, weitere Sprachen vorteilhaft

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung globaler und regionaler Category-Strategien für Logistikdienstleistungen
• Strategische Beschaffung, Ausschreibungen, Benchmarking und Anbieterbewertungen
• Verhandlung und Umsetzung von Verträgen; Lieferantenmanagement und Risikomanagement
• Unterstützung von Governance, Reporting, Kostenkontrolle und Prozessdigitalisierung im Logistikprozess

Skills

Englisch (fließend)

Deutsch (fließend)

Education

Bachelor oder gleichwertiger Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Beschaffung, Supply Chain, Logistik oder ähnliches

Tools

Transporeon

Job description

Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)

Vollzeit

Amstetten

Homeoffice möglich

Doka - an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry.For over 150 years. As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 9,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.We make it work.

Job Description

Drive the Future of Global Logistics Procurement!

As a Global Category Manager Logistics, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global and regional sourcing strategies for transportation and logistics services. Your mission is to secure competitive total cost of ownership (TCO), reliable logistics capacities, high-performing suppliers, and sustainable value creation across our global network.

Working as a strategic business partner, you will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and local Procurement teams worldwide to drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development

• Development and implementation of global and regional category strategies for logistics services
• Risk management and key supplier management
• Derivation of concrete sourcing roadmaps, objectives, and measures
• Identification of TCO, bundling, standardization, and network optimization opportunities
• Regular analysis of market, pricing, capacity, and regulatory developments

Strategic Sourcing and Negotiations

• Management of international tenders, RFQs, benchmarks, and service provider evaluations
• Negotiation and implementation of contracts and framework agreements
• Identification of alternative service providers, routes, and transportation solutions
• Implementation of global agreements in cooperation with local organizations

Service Provider and Risk Management

• Management and continuous development of an international service provider portfolio
• Performance monitoring based on relevant KPIs relating to cost, quality, delivery reliability, sustainability, and innovation
• Conducting business reviews and initiating improvement measures
• Ensuring capacity availability, delivery capability, and appropriate multi-sourcing strategies
• Assessment and mitigation of transportation, service provider, and supply chain risks; development of contingency plans

Stakeholder Management, Governance and Digitalization

• Strategic collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and local Procurement organizations
• Ensuring procurement governance, compliance, contract management, and transparent reporting
• Provide regular reporting on savings, TCO, supplier performance, market developments, and risks
• Support digitalization and process optimization initiatives within logistics procurement

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or international logistics management
• Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics markets, ideally road, ocean freight, and intermodal transportation
• Proven experience in international sourcing projects, commercial negotiations, and contract management
• Experience with Transporeon is an advantage
• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken
• Any additional languages are considered an asset

What Makes You Successful

• Strategic and analytical thinking, combined with a strong cost and TCO mindset
• Excellent negotiation and commercial skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Team-oriented mindset, high level of accountability, resilience, and integrity

Additional Information

Why Join Us - What We Offer

• Exciting opportunity to influence global logistics procurement strategies
• Chance to shape capability building and transformation initiatives
• International environment with cross-functional collaboration
• Dynamic workplace with strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Professional and personal development opportunities

Join us and help shape the future of logistics procurement on a global scale.

A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualifications and adequate professional experience.

By law, we are required to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 55.408,- according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).

Benefits

• Onboarding
• Aus- und Weiterbildung
• Essenszuschuss
• Vitalprogramm
• Shuttle Service
• Work-Life-Balance
• Kinderbetreuung
• Mitarbeiterrabatte
• Firmenevents
• Betriebsordination
• Sport- und Kulturangebot

Wir freuen uns Sie kennenzulernen!