Procurement Category Manager – Outbound Freight (all gender)

Procurement Category Manager – Outbound Freight (all gender)

What You Will Enjoy Doing

We are looking for a strategic and action-oriented

What You Will Enjoy Doing

We are looking for a strategic and action-oriented Procurement Category Manager – Outbound Freight to oversee logistics procurement across the European cluster. In this key role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost optimization while supporting sustainability goals.

This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain.

• You define and implement a sourcing strategy for outbound freight in Europe
• You analyze the market to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and align your approach with both global and regional procurement goals
• You lead sourcing projects, select the right logistics providers and you manage contracts and ensure cost-efficiency and service quality
• You reduce costs without compromising service and monitor spending and report key figures to the Cluster Procurement Director
• You ensure reliable outbound transport for finished goods across the region and anticipate supply chain risks and act early
• You work with different stakeholders and you support decision-making with market insights and strategic advice
• Act as an ambassador of the IMP:ACT program over the 2025/2026 time frame
• Be an active and highly motivated member of the Cluster Procurement Leadership Team, joining regular meeting, workshop, brainstorming sessions in line with the IMP:ACT program principles
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
• Several years of procurement or category management experience in freight logistics (truck, liquid bulk, ISO tanks, containers)
• Experience in multinational and matrixed environments
• Strong knowledge of EU logistics suppliers and market indices
• Comfortable in unstructured environments with limited data systems and strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term category development and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexible work location within Europe – this position can be based in Austria, Italy, Spain, or Germany.
  
  

• You can develop personally with us and can expect interesting assignments and creative opportunities
• You will rapidly find your feet in the team and can get off to a flying start thanks to our tried and test onboarding period
• Unlimited workplace flexibility thanks to generous rules regarding working from home
• Appreciation – we practise diversity and good-natured interaction with one another
• We believe in flat hierarchies, short decision making paths and open communication

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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