Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics

Bramwith Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Global Category Manager - Logistics to oversee and enhance logistics strategies across several countries. The role demands strong negotiation skills and experience in logistics or indirect sourcing. Candidates will engage in strategic decision-making impacting cost and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape logistics strategies and drive efficiency within a pioneering procurement initiative.

Benefits

Car

Bonus

Global Influence

Qualifications

• Solid experience in freight, logistics, or indirect sourcing within global operations.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering commercial value.
• Experience in matrixed or decentralised industrial/manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Freight expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical confidence

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join a Global Manufacturing Leader as They Redefine Logistics Strategy

£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.