Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)

Doka; Preinsbach; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International environment

Professional development

Cross-functional collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Doka in Austria seeks a Global Category Manager Logistics to develop global and regional sourcing strategies for transportation and logistics services. You will secure competitive TCO, reliable capacities, and high-performing suppliers across a global network.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Finance worldwide to drive sourcing excellence and continuous improvement. The candidate should have experience in strategic procurement, knowledge of freight markets, and

Qualifikationen

• Degree in business, procurement, or related field.
• Several years in strategic procurement, category management or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of road, ocean freight and intermodal transportation.
• Experience in international sourcing, negotiations and contract management.
• Fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Develop global and regional category strategies for logistics services.
• Manage international tenders, RFQs, benchmarks and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with service providers.
• Monitor performance with KPIs on cost, quality, delivery and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales and Finance worldwide.
• Ensure capacity, multi-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English

German

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, or a comparable field

Tools

Transporeon

Jobbeschreibung

Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)

• Full-time

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 8,400 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.

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 measuresEnsuring 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 styleExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Team-oriented mindset, high level of accountability, resilience, and integrity

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

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 € 55.408,- according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).