Senior Global Category Manager - Logistics and Warehousing (m / f / d)

Bramwith Consulting; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing in logistics and warehousing. This role involves managing complex supplier negotiations, ensuring compliance with global policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a mission-driven organization focused on improving global health outcomes, where you can influence procurement strategies and enjoy strong career progression in a dynamic environment. If you have a proven track record in global procurement and excellent communication skills in both German and English, this is the opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Strong career progression opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Mission-driven industry

Qualifikationen

• Proven background in complex global Procurement environments.
• Extensive experience in logistics and warehousing categories.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategy, sourcing, and supplier management across logistics categories.
• Manage global supplier negotiations and ongoing performance.

Kenntnisse

Global Procurement

Negotiation Skills

Logistics & Warehousing Procurement

Analytical Skills

Communication in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

Global Category Manager – Logistics & Warehousing

Are you a senior procurement professional with deep expertise in logistics and warehousing categories? Do you thrive in complex, global organisations where your strategic thinking, negotiation skills and cross-functional influence make a real impact?

We are proud to be supporting a global leader in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Care industry , with over 90,000 employees worldwide , in their search for a Global Category Manager – Logistics & Warehousing , based at their HQ in Frankfurt . This is a best-in-class Procurement function Globally, and our client is carefully looking for the right person to start as soon as possible.

Your Role : Strategic, Global, Impactful

As the Global Category Manager, you will lead the strategy, sourcing and supplier management across key logistics categories including :

• Warehousing
• Customs services

You’ll be responsible for :

• Global category management and strategic sourcing
• Leading complex Global supplier negotiations and contracting
• Ongoing supplier performance and risk management
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across procurement, operations, supply chain and more
• Acting as a Procurement ambassador , driving alignment with global policies and ensuring best-in-class process compliance

What You Bring :

We're seeking a high-calibre professional with a proven background in complex global Procurement environments, specifically within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical technology . Extensive experience in the assigned categories and excellent communication in both German and English are a prerequosite for your application.

You’ll need :

• A strong track record in Global Procurement and tactical buying
• Deep expertise in logistics & warehousing procurement
• Solid experience in freight (air, ocean, road – FTL & LTL) and customs categories
• Leadership experience , able to influence across global teams
• Exceptional negotiation, strategic sourcing and communication skills
• The gravitas to work cross-functionally in a complex, international structure
• A data-driven, financially astute mindset and strong analytical skills

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission-driven industry , improving global health outcomes
• Influence and shape procurement strategies on a global scale
• Work at a company renowned for innovation, quality, and sustainability
• Join a dynamic, high-performing global procurement function
• Competitive salary and benefits, with strong career progression opportunities