Procurement Manager- Carrier UK & Europe

Wayfair; Leicester; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online home goods retailer is seeking a Senior Manager for Carrier Procurement to drive contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships in the UK and Europe. This role involves developing sourcing strategies and ensuring optimal transportation costs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in logistics operations and excellent negotiation skills. Competitive salary based in Leicester, offering the opportunity for impactful contributions.

Benefits

Wayfair Employee Discount

Private Medical Care

Dental Care

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

25 Days starting Holiday

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in transportation procurement and carrier management.
• Capabilities to work autonomously and lead projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and tools for complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional carrier sourcing strategies.
• Lead carrier RFPs and manage relationships.
• Optimize transportation costs and improve service levels.

Skills

Transportation procurement

Carrier management

Logistics operations

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Jaggaer

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Overview

Location: Office Based Lutterworth Magna Park

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

People Management Role: No

Salary Information: The salary range for this position is 57120- 63630 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Restricted stock units will be provided as part of the compensation package.

Benefits Include: Wayfair Employee Discount Private Medical Care Dental Care Gym Membership Tuition Reimbursement 25 Days starting Holiday (with tenure entitlement) Bank Holidays Pension Cycle to Work scheme amongst others.

Drive Strategic Impact in European Transportation

Designing a supply chain that delivers at scale!

Senior Manager UK & Europe Carrier Procurement: Take a leading role in shaping the future of our transportation network across this highly strategic position. You\'ll manage end-to-end carrier relationships from first mile supplier collections to last mile delivery for both small and large parcels within the UK and Ireland.

As part of our dynamic Global Transportation & Delivery team you\'ll drive contract negotiations, lead RFPs and ensure high-performing cost-effective carrier partnerships. Your key focus will be leading procurement and commercial strategy across all transportation modes within the UK covering first mile supplier collections, middle mile, truckload and last mile small and large parcel delivery. You\'ll also support cross-border carrier relationships and flows from Europe and Poland into the UK and Ireland ensuring international operations are efficient and well-integrated into the broader network.

If you\'re ready to make a major impact, energized by innovation and thrive in a fast-paced global environment; this may be the next adventure you\'ve been seeking.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and execute regional carrier sourcing strategies aligned with Wayfair\'s growth and service goals.
• Identify and qualify new carrier partners across first, middle and last mile segments.
• Lead carrier RFPs, rate negotiations and contract renewals across the UK and Europe.
• Own end-to-end commercial relationships with transportation providers.
• Ensure competitive pricing while improving service levels and operational flexibility.
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve billing discrepancies, contract disputes and claims issues.
• Manage carrier invoicing processes, dispute resolution and payment integrity.
• Monitor and benchmark carrier performance metrics (cost, speed, quality, reliability).
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Partner with Logistics Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Technology teams to drive carrier initiatives.
• Support new transportation programs and service expansion projects across the region.

What You\'ll Need

• Demonstrable experience in transportation procurement, carrier management or logistics operations ideally within the e-commerce, retail or home market. Any high-volume / large parcel shipping understanding would be advantageous.
• A proven track record of managing cross-border shipping operations including transit time reduction, maximising truckloads, parcel & large parcel carriers and optimising costs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK and European transportation networks, regulatory environments and carrier markets.
• Clear understanding of contract law and logistics compliance requirements across the UK and EU.
• Capability to work autonomously, apply strategic thinking and lead projects from initial concept through to successful implementation.
• Expertise in negotiating complex transportation contracts, leading RFP processes and utilising e-sourcing or procurement tools (e.g. Jaggaer, Coupa, Ariba).
• Exceptional analytical and financial acumen with the ability to assess transportation costs and carrier performance.
• Effective relationship management skills, someone who collaborates effectively with both external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Capability to leverage Excel and Google Sheets for complex tasks involving formulas, pivot tables and large datasets. Familiarity with tools such as GBQ/SQL or Looker is advantageous.
• Proficiency in navigating IT systems, tools and platforms simultaneously (e.g., Google Suite / Microsoft Office).

Travel

Although this role is predominantly office based, there is flexibility to travel to UK & Ireland Wayfair Depots, Fulfilment Centres, Supplier pickup sites and Carrier sites (approximately 10-15%) and wider EU & Boston travel (approximately 2-3 trips per year).

Apply now and make your next move your most impactful one yet at Wayfair.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world\'s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world we\'re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you\'re looking for rapid growth, constant learning and dynamic challenges then you\'ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are Wayfair is a place you can call home. We\'re a community of innovators, risk-takers and trailblazers who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice every perspective matters. That\'s why we\'re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Supply Chain Experience,Contract Management,Contract Negotiation,E-procurement,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 57120 - 63630