Global Category Manager - Freight

Bramwith Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Global Category Manager in the UK to shape and implement logistics strategy across multiple countries. This impactful role demands strong experience in logistics, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management. Join a transformative procurement initiative with opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary of £70k plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in freight, logistics, or indirect sourcing within global operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project leadership abilities.
• Experience in matrixed or decentralised industrial/manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement robust inbound freight strategies across various transport modes.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier engagement for international freight corridors.
• Drive cost reduction and introduce consistent governance across regions.

Skills

Freight and logistics experience

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with SAP and Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Global Category Manager - Freight - Procurement Transforamtion - Gloal Manufacturing Organisation

£70k + Car & Bonus

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

We've partnered with a world-renowned manufacturer to help them hire for a brand-new, pivotal role that supports their broader strategic evolution.

As the Global Category Manager - Logistics, you'll take ownership of the inbound freight strategy, overseeing logistics spend across an international network that includes operations in the UK, USA, China, France, Italy, Brazil, and India.

This influential role demands a balance of strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial acumen, all within a decentralised, fast-paced environment.

Role Overview:

Your mission will be to bring greater structure, alignment, and efficiency to inbound logistics across a global footprint. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Crafting and implementing robust inbound freight strategies across various transport modes
• Leading contract negotiations and supplier engagement for international freight corridors
• Driving cost reduction and introducing consistent governance across regions
• Partnering with local sites to streamline and unify logistics processes
• Overseeing air freight usage and enhancing responsiveness for urgent shipments
• Building long-term partnerships with logistics providers
• Gradually extending support to other indirect spend areas (e.g. Travel, IT, Capital Equipment)

This role marks the first step toward centralising and professionalising procurement within the business globally.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a commercially savvy logistics or procurement professional who thrives in a transformative environment.

You should bring:

• Solid experience in freight, logistics, or indirect sourcing within global operations
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering commercial value
• Analytical confidence and the ability to navigate complex, multi-site data landscapes
• Experience in matrixed or decentralised industrial/manufacturing businesses
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project leadership abilities
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and other procurement platforms

What's in It for You?

• Global Influence - Shape and implement logistics strategy across seven countries
• Greenfield Scope - Be part of a new, strategic procurement initiative
• Tangible Impact - Influence cost, performance, and sustainability in real time
• Career Opportunity - Help build a centralised function and potentially grow a team

If you're ready to take a leading role in reshaping global logistics strategy for a forward-thinking manufacturer, let's connect in confidence.