Subregional Procurement Logistics Manager – East EMEA
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Logistics Procurement Manager developing strategies for logistics procurement in Eastern EMEA. Leading initiatives to ensure supplier performance and cost efficiency in the logistics supply chain.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement 1–3 year Logistics category strategies aligned with business goals, including growth, innovation, ESG (including Scope 3), and end‑to‑end supply chain objectives.
- Build and execute category roadmaps with short‑, medium‑, and long‑term initiatives, unlocking value across supply and demand levers.
- Apply strategic frameworks (e.g. Kraljic Matrix, Porter’s Five Forces) to understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier positioning.
- Drive cross‑divisional synergies across Packaging, Paper, and Recycling.
- Act as a trusted business partner to Supply Chain, Operations, and senior regional leadership.
- Align stakeholders around procurement strategies in a matrix organization.
- Lead change management and communication to successfully implement new commercial solutions.
- Monitor logistics market trends, economic developments, and supplier capabilities to optimize sourcing timing and outcomes.
- Develop supplier strategies that anticipate and mitigate risks (e.g. capacity, financial stability, compliance, ESG, data security).
- Lead end‑to‑end tendering and sourcing activities, including complex, multi‑country negotiations.
- Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to develop robust framework and project contracts.
- Manage and optimize the regional logistics supplier base using a defined segmentation model.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in logistics procurement, ideally across transport and/or warehousing services.
- Proven ability to lead category strategies, tenders, and complex negotiations end‑to‑end.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience operating in a matrix organization.
- Solid understanding of logistics markets, cost drivers, and supplier risk.
- A data‑driven, structured mindset with a passion for value creation and sustainability.
Benefits:
- Long-term job opportunity at a successfully operating company
- Opportunity to work and grow in a multinational environment
- A dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued
- Competitive salary + benefits
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