Du entwickelst Kategoriestrategien für Logistikdienstleistungen und leitest umfassende Beschaffungsprojekte. Gemeinsam mit internen Partnern optimierst du die Beziehungen zu Lieferanten und förderst nachhaltige Praktiken im Einkauf.
Anforderungen
- •Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im Einkauf
- •Nachweisliche Erfahrung in komplexen Logistik-Kategorien
- •Starke Verhandlungsfähigkeiten und Vertragsmanagement-Expertise
- •Ausgezeichnete analytische und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten
- •Erfahrung mit strategischen Beschaffungstools
- •Bachelor-Abschluss in Supply Chain oder verwandtem Bereich
- •Reisebereitschaft international
Deine Aufgaben
- •Entwickeln und umsetzen von Kategoriestrategien für Logistikdienstleistungen
- •Leiten von End-to-End-Beschaffungsprojekten
- •Marktanalyse durchführen und Lieferanten auswählen
- •Verhandeln und Verträge vergeben
- •Lieferantenbeziehungen verwalten
- •Eng mit internen Stakeholdern zusammenarbeiten
- •Lieferantenleistung und Risikominderung managen
- •Mentoren und Schulungen für Einkaufsteams anbieten
- •Marktanalysen und Benchmarking nutzen
- •Nachhaltige Beschaffungspraktiken vorantreiben
Deine Vorteile
Erstklassiges Leistungspaket
Original Beschreibung
# Title: Senior Category Manager - Logistics Sourcing & Procurement
Location:
Zürich, CH
DE
London, GB
Date:
May 9, 2025
**About the Role:**
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Category Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities within our logistics and supply chain categories, including ocean freight, air freight, packaging, and 3PL services. This role is pivotal in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans that optimize cost, service, and innovation across our global logistics spend.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for logistics services, including freight forwarding, transportation, packaging, and value-added logistics solutions.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing projects: market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award, and supplier relationship management.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (operations, finance, commercial teams) to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
* Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive value and service excellence.
* Mentor and guide procurement teams on category management best practices and stakeholder engagement.
* Leverage market intelligence and benchmarking to identify cost-saving and innovation opportunities in logistics sourcing.
* Drive sustainable procurement practices and support corporate social responsibility goals.
**Qualifications:**
* Minimum 5 years of procurement/category management experience in logistics or supply chain, preferably with exposure to global freight forwarders.
* Proven track record in managing complex logistics categories such as ocean and air freight, trucking, packaging, or 3PL services – from a procurement or sales/commercial account perspective.
* Strong negotiation skills, contract management expertise, and ability to manage supplier relationships at a senior level.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with strategic sourcing tools and e-auctions is a plus.
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
* Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
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