European Transport & Supplier Performance Lead

Auction Group A/S (AutoProff); Vejle; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoProff is seeking a Senior Transport Manager to oversee supplier relationships, performance, and network optimization across Europe. Based in either Vejle, Denmark, or Düsseldorf, Germany, you will drive day-to-day operations and partner with AutoScout24’s Procurement team for strategic sourcing.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure reliable performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain across Europe.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Supplier Management, Procurement, Logistics, Transport Management, or a similar role.
• Experience working with transport providers and logistics operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and service level agreements.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support decisions.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (Coupa is a plus).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage several tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Professional proficiency in English and German or Danish.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collaboration with suppliers and monitor performance and SLAs.
• Follow up on delayed orders and resolve operational issues with suppliers.
• Coordinate transport vendors to ensure efficient logistics operations.
• Implement and maintain suppliers and supplier relationships.
• Maintain supplier rebate and kickback agreements.
• Approve supplier invoices in Coupa.
• Support claims and handle supplier escalations.
• Ensure suppliers comply with contractual and internal processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Maintain supplier data, dashboards, KPIs and reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Customer Support and other stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Logistics

Transport management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English

German or Danish

Tools

Coupa

ERP systems

Job description

AutoProff is seeking a Senior Transport Manager to oversee supplier relationships, performance, and network optimization across Europe. Based in either Vejle, Denmark, or Düsseldorf, Germany, you will drive day-to-day operations and partner with AutoScout24’s Procurement team for strategic sourcing.

You will work with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure reliable performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain across Europe.