Job Summary:
This role is responsible for:
- Lead the global logistics category including vendor management and selection
- Lead and develop the category strategy in line with the global procurement & supply chain strategy and overall company strategy and priorities
- Implement and further develop processes according to the business strategies and requirements globally
- implementing all aspects of global procurement, supplier relationship management, explore cost saving opportunities, handling RFI/RFQ/RFP, tender, contract negotiation, ad hoc project assigned by the group
- Ensure process efficiencies and business opportunity implementation, and drive continuous improvement within the category
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Elaborate, continuously develop and implement the global strategy for the logistics category (ocean, road, air)
- Continuously extend understanding of current and potential suppliers, market structure, commodity forecasts, competitive dynamics, trends and demand management levers
- Define, develop and own relationship with strategic suppliers to enable a competitive, quality & timely response to the customer market
- Manage and develop key supplier relationships and integrate supplier expertise as appropriate to meet business strategy and deliver cost, product & process improvement
- Build, implement and/or participate in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) processes, bid evaluation and other analytical models with transparency on cost drivers in collaboration with the internal stakeholders
- Lead negotiations in line with strategic objectives.
- Budget, define, deliver and track savings targets and total cost of products in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
- Guide & implement the transition of new supplier introductions managing all stakeholders affected to ensure successful launch including production to specification
- Reduce risk & develop & implement appropriate supplier agreements in line with supplier tiering
- Leverage economies of scale through supplier consolidation focusing on development of strategic suppliers
Qualifications
Education:
- University degree in business, procurement, supply chain, Logistics or related disciplines
Work Experience:
- 5 years in related field, or demonstrated strong solution oriented capabilities
Language/Communication Skills:
- English (fluent / negotiation level), additional language (e.g. Dutch) of advantage
