Procurement category manager - (outbound freight)

Procurement Category Manager - Outbound Freight (All Genders Welcome)
Industry: Packaging sector

Drive Strategic Impact Across European Supply Chains

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and procurement? Join a leading player in the manufacturing and logistics industry as a Procurement Category Manager - Outbound Freight, where your expertise will shape the future of freight procurement across Europe.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead sourcing strategies, optimise supplier performance, and champion cost-efficiency-all while supporting ambitious sustainability goals. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, multinational environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the charge in defining and executing outbound freight sourcing strategies across Europe.
• Analyse market trends to identify risks and opportunities, aligning your approach with global and regional procurement objectives.
• Drive sourcing projects from start to finish, selecting top-tier logistics providers, managing contracts, and ensuring service excellence.
• Deliver measurable value by reducing costs without compromising quality, and by reporting key metrics to the Cluster Procurement Director.
• Ensure seamless outbound transport of finished goods across the region, proactively managing supply chain risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, offering strategic insights and market intelligence to support key decisions.
• Champion innovation as an ambassador of the IMP:ACT program through 2025/2026.
• Engage actively with the Cluster Procurement Leadership Team through workshops, brainstorming sessions, and strategic planning.
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement or category management within freight logistics (truck, liquid bulk, ISO tanks, containers).
• Familiarity with multinational, matrixed organisations.
• Deep knowledge of EU logistics suppliers and market dynamics.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, especially in data-light environments.
• A strategic mindset with a collaborative, communicative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Flexibility to be based in Austria, Italy, Spain, or Germany.
  
  

What You'll Gain

• Personal and professional growth through meaningful projects and creative challenges.
• A strong start with a structured on-boarding experience.
• Workplace flexibility, including generous remote work options.
• A culture of appreciation, diversity, and respectful collaboration.
• Flat hierarchies and fast decisions, with open lines of communication.