Procurement category manager - (outbound freight)

DSJ Global; Marktgemeinde Hard; Hybrid; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading player in the manufacturing and logistics industry as a Procurement Category Manager for Outbound Freight. In this pivotal role, you'll shape sourcing strategies across Europe, optimize supplier performance, and contribute to sustainability goals in a dynamic, multinational environment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while engaging with a culture of appreciation and collaboration.

Leistungen

Workplace flexibility

Structured on-boarding experience

Culture of appreciation and diversity

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in procurement or category management within freight logistics.
• Familiarity with multinational, matrixed organisations.
• Deep knowledge of EU logistics suppliers and market dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Lead outbound freight sourcing strategies across Europe.
• Drive sourcing projects and manage contracts with logistics providers.
• Analyze market trends to align procurement objectives.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier market knowledge

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Degree in supply chain, business, or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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.