European Warehousing & Logistics Procurement Manager

JD.COM; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

People-first culture

Learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology and supply chain company located in Amsterdam is searching for a strategic procurement leader with 8-10+ years of experience in European logistics procurement. The successful candidate will develop and optimize procurement plans, lead supplier onboarding, and analyze market trends. A proven track record in negotiation and strategic planning is essential, along with fluency in English and Chinese. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive culture emphasizing growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in European integrated logistics procurement.
• Profound insight into the European contract logistics market.
• Proven track record of cost optimization and supplier ecosystem construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans.
• Lead identification and onboarding of high-quality suppliers.
• Conduct analysis of European logistics market trends.

Skills

Strategic procurement planning

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent in English and Chinese

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop, execute and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans covering European warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier services, aligning with the company's overall business development goals.
• Lead the identification, evaluation and onboarding of high-quality suppliers; deeply tap and integrate underlying trucking resources (FTL/LTL), warehousing resources and last-mile courier resources to build a comprehensive, stable and cost-competitive logistics supplier ecosystem.
• Lead complex negotiations on long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs and payment terms with core suppliers across warehousing, trucking and last-mile scenarios to achieve overall cost optimization and service quality upgrading.
• Establish and improve a systematic supplier management system, including performance evaluation, hierarchical management and incentive mechanisms, to drive continuous improvement of supplier service capabilities across all procurement scenarios.
• Monitor and conduct in-depth analysis of European logistics market trends (warehousing, trucking, last-mile), regulatory changes and industry risks; proactively adjust procurement strategies and propose effective risk prevention and control solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance and other departments to coordinate procurement resources across multiple scenarios and ensure the smooth operation of the end-to-end logistics supply chain.

About You

• 8-10+ years of experience in European integrated logistics procurement (covering warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier)
• Profound industry experience and in-depth insight into the European contract logistics market; extensive and high-quality local resources including underlying trucking resources, warehousing suppliers and last-mile courier service providers.
• Proven track record of successful strategic procurement planning and implementation across multiple logistics scenarios, with significant achievements in cost optimization, supplier ecosystem construction; excellent complex negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Strong ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure work environments; excellent problem-solving, decision-making and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination and cross-functional collaboration skills; Must be fluent in English and Chinese.
• Strong strategic thinking and data analysis capabilities; proficient in using Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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