Procurement Manager- Carrier UK & Europe

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

Job summary

A leading e-commerce retailer in Lutterworth is seeking a Senior Manager for UK & Europe Carrier Procurement. This strategic role involves managing end-to-end carrier relationships, leading procurement strategies, and ensuring cost-effective partnerships. Candidates with experience in transportation procurement and cross-border shipping are preferred. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential as well as familiarity with various sourcing tools.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Private Medical Care

Dental Care

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

25 Days starting Holiday

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transportation procurement or logistics operations.
• Experience managing cross-border shipping operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK and European transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional carrier sourcing strategies.
• Lead carrier RFPs and contract renewals.
• Ensure competitive pricing and service levels.
• Collaborate to resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Transportation procurement

Carrier management

Logistics operations

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

SQL

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 £57,120- £63,630 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.

Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Impact in European Transportation. Design 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 the region. In 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Requirements

Although this role is predominantly office based, there is flexibility to:

• Travel to UK & Ireland Wayfair Depots, Fulfillment Centres, Supplier pickup sites and Carrier sites (approximately 10-15%).
• Wider EU & Boston travel (approximately 2-3 trips per year).

Application

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

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