Transport & Logistics Sourcing Specialist ( Procurement )

Confidential; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Confidential is expanding its international business services footprint in Lisbon, seeking an experienced procurement professional to help build a specialized capability focused on logistics and transport-related categories.

You will contribute to commercial decision-making, supplier selection, and cost optimization initiatives, working across multiple stakeholders to shape how logistics services and related assets are sourced and managed within a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Qualificações

• 4+ years in procurement, sourcing or supply chain roles.
• Experience in transportation or logistics services.
• Familiarity with supplier selection and commercial evaluation.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Data-driven decision making and cost optimization.
• Fluent in English; other languages beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and deliver procurement activities across transportation and logistics services.
• Coordinate sourcing processes from market engagement through supplier onboarding.
• Evaluate commercial proposals and support negotiation and contracting discussions.
• Assess logistics networks, supplier landscapes, and cost structures to identify improvement areas.
• Maintain and develop relationships with external partners (carriers, service providers, equipment-related vendors).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement solutions align with operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to category-level initiatives and broader sourcing programs.

Conhecimentos

Procurement

Sourcing

Supply chain

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English language

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are supporting the growth of an international business services organization building a specialized procurement capability focused on logistics and transport-related categories.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to commercial decision-making, supplier selection, and cost optimization initiatives in dynamic, operationally complex environments.

You will work across multiple stakeholders and suppliers, helping shape how logistics services and related assets are sourced and managed.

Your Contribution

• Manage and deliver procurement activities across transportation and logistics services
• Coordinate sourcing processes from market engagement through to supplier onboarding
• Evaluate commercial proposals and support negotiation and contracting discussions
• Assess logistics networks, supplier landscapes, and cost structures to identify improvement areas
• Maintain and develop relationships with external partners (e.g. carriers, service providers, equipment-related vendors)
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement solutions align with operational requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to category-level initiatives and broader sourcing programs

Your Background

• Professional experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles (minimum 4+ years)
• Exposure to transportation, logistics services, or related categories
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and processes, including supplier selection and commercial evaluation
• Ability to engage in negotiations and manage supplier interactions
• Understanding of cost components within logistics or operational environments
• Comfortable working with data and drawing conclusions to support decision-making
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered beneficial

Why Consider This Role

• Work within a growing international setup with exposure to diverse markets
• Opportunity to develop expertise in logistics-focused procurement
• Involvement in commercial and operational decision-making processes
• Collaborative and fast-moving team environment
• Role offering both structure and autonomy in delivery