European Transport & Packaging Manager

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter in Hatfield, UK seeks a European Transport & Packaging Manager to lead a high-performing network of transport, packaging and logistics suppliers across Europe and the UK. You will drive sourcing, negotiations and contract lifecycle management while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability targets.

You will manage supplier governance, risk, business continuity and cross-functional projects, delivering cost and service improvements across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in European transport, logistics, packaging or supply chain management.
• Proven track record managing third-party suppliers across several countries.
• Knowledge of European and UK transport, packaging and environmental regulations.
• Experience in supply chain risk management and business continuity planning.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills turning market insight into action.
• Excellent stakeholder mgmt., communication and influencing across countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high-performing network of transport, packaging and logistics suppliers across Europe and the UK.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, onboarding, commercial negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Set service, cost, quality, compliance and sustainability measures with performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with European and UK transport, packaging and environmental legislation incl. EPR requirements.
• Strengthen supplier governance through audits, certifications and risk controls.
• Build robust business continuity and contingency plans including alternative sourcing strategies.
• Drive reductions in packaging waste and transport emissions, promoting reuse and circular economy.
• Identify new technologies to improve automation, digitalisation, efficiency and customer experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative transport and packaging solutions.

Skills

European transport

Sourcing & negotiations

Supplier governance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

ESG knowledge

Education

Relevant professional qualification in supply chain/procurement

Job description

European Transport & Packaging Manager

Location: UK - Hatfield | Job-ID: 220773 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Others

Life on the team

Join our Group Warehouse & Transport Services team and help shape the future of transport and packaging across our European and UK operations. You will work with colleagues across logistics, procurement, sustainability, legal, finance and customer teams, building a high-performing supplier network that supports business growth and delivers an excellent customer experience.

This is a wide-ranging role with the opportunity to lead commercial, compliance, resilience and sustainability initiatives across multiple countries. You will combine strategic thinking with operational delivery, helping us reduce risk and environmental impact while introducing innovative, scalable services.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage a high-performing network of transport, packaging and logistics suppliers across Europe and the UK.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, onboarding, commercial negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Set clear service, cost, quality, compliance and sustainability measures, using performance reviews and improvement plans to deliver results.
• Ensure compliance with relevant European and UK transport, packaging and environmental legislation, including Extended Producer Responsibility requirements.
• Strengthen supplier governance through audits, certifications, ethical standards, risk controls and corrective action plans.
• Build robust business continuity and contingency plans, including alternative sourcing strategies for critical services and materials.
• Drive reductions in packaging waste and transport emissions, promoting reuse, recycling and wider circular-economy initiatives.
• Identify new technologies and opportunities to improve automation, digitalisation, efficiency and customer experience.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to develop innovative transport and packaging solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

What you'll need

• Significant experience in European transport, logistics, packaging or supply chain management.
• A strong track record of managing third-party suppliers across multiple countries, including sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier governance.
• Knowledge of relevant European and UK transport, packaging and environmental regulations.
• Experience of supply chain risk management, business continuity planning and cross-functional improvement programmes.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and market insight into practical action.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills across different countries, cultures and business areas.
• A collaborative, resilient and results-focused approach, with strong attention to detail and governance.
• Experience within IT logistics, technology supply chains or technical services would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting, carbon reduction, circular-economy initiatives, ISO standards or supplier audit frameworks would also be beneficial.
• A relevant professional qualification in supply chain, procurement, transport or logistics is desirable.

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers’ infrastructures.

We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.

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