Carrier Performance & Sourcing Lead

Bleckmann; Netherlands; Remoto; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Challenging role

Carrier partnerships

Collaborative environment

Professional growth

Entrepreneurial culture

Competitive salary with benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Bleckmann is seeking a Carrier Management Specialist in the Netherlands to oversee an assigned portfolio of carriers, evaluate performance, and support sourcing and negotiations. You will work with internal teams to implement carrier strategies and drive improvements in cost efficiency and delivery performance.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation or logistics sourcing, a strong grasp of carrier operating models, and the ability to translate data into practical actions.

Competenze

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, carrier management, logistics sourcing or a related field.
• Strong understanding of transportation services, carrier operating models and performance management principles.
• Experience evaluating carrier proposals, service models and commercial agreements.
• Ability to analyse operational and commercial data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across operational, commercial and support functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within defined governance frameworks.
• Good understanding of supply chain, fulfilment and transport operations.

Mansioni

• Manage an assigned portfolio of carriers and act as primary point of contact for operational and commercial follow-up.
• Evaluate carrier performance against service levels, cost targets, operational requirements and sustainability objectives, and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Support carrier sourcing and selection activities by identifying potential carriers, collecting proposals, performing evaluations and preparing recommendations.
• Participate in commercial discussions and negotiations with carriers within agreed boundaries and approval frameworks.
• Provide carrier-related expertise and recommendations to internal stakeholders such as Transport Solutions, Pricing, Service Delivery, Operations and Business Development.
• Monitor transport market developments, carrier capabilities, service innovations and emerging trends, translating relevant insights into actionable recommendations.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of carrier-related processes, governance mechanisms, reporting structures and performance reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving transport cost efficiency, delivery performance, carrier quality and customer experience.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Transportation knowledge

Performance management

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics/SC/Transportation Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Bleckmann is seeking a Carrier Management Specialist in the Netherlands to oversee an assigned portfolio of carriers, evaluate performance, and support sourcing and negotiations. You will work with internal teams to implement carrier strategies and drive improvements in cost efficiency and delivery performance.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation or logistics sourcing, a strong grasp of carrier operating models, and the ability to translate data into practical actions.