Manager Global Procurement Logistics & Distribution

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Execute Procurement best practices for the Transport & Logistics category, including:

• Support the development and deployment of the sourcing strategy for the Transport & Logistics sub-category.
• Partner with key stakeholders to optimize total cost of ownership and maximize Procurement’s value contribution.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management activities to drive performance and sustainable value.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, strategies and processes, while delivering committed annual savings targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute sub-category strategy for Transport & Logistics Procurement.

• Analyze the sub-category, including market trends, risks, supplier landscape and business requirements, applying Critical Thinking & Problem Solving to identify opportunities and support category decisions.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans aligned with business priorities, financial targets and global strategies, adapting to changing business and market needs.
• Benchmark market and Procurement best practices to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and simplification.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including market and supplier analysis, RfX processes, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations and contracting.
• Consolidate requirements across functions and markets, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver value.
• Lead contract implementation and drive compliance, ensuring agreed negotiation outcomes and savings targets are achieved.

Support cross-functional sourcing teams throughout strategic sourcing projects.

• Collaborate with global, market and country Procurement teams and relevant business functions, demonstrating strong Partnering & Collaboration to align priorities, roles and responsibilities.
• Lead or support RfX execution, supplier selection and negotiations in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance to ensure consistent savings methodology, tracking and reporting.
• Work with Procurement and business teams to implement and activate contracts across relevant markets, demonstrating Adaptability & Agility when responding to different market requirements and priorities.
• Maintain the sub-category tender calendar across markets and regions.

Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance against agreed targets and standards.
• Lead supplier development activities and cross-functional business reviews to improve performance, cost, service and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and ensure their needs are reflected in category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Act as an escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related issues, driving resolution in line with global Procurement policies.
• Apply a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, cost optimization and simpler ways of working.

Key Relationships:

• Procurement: Global and Market Procurement teams, including Procurement Directors and Senior Procurement Category Managers.
• Supply Chain Management: Global, regional, market and country Supply Chain and Logistics teams.
• Other key business functions, including Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS.
• External partners, including Supplier Key Account and Sales Managers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of strategic sourcing, Procurement methodologies, category management, business partnering and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of Transport & Logistics processes and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in executing Procurement category and sourcing strategies, including RfX processes, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations and contracting.
• Good knowledge of Procurement tools and digital solutions, including e-sourcing, P2P, SRM, Ariba, e-catalogues and other buying channels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply Critical Thinking & Problem Solving to business, market and supplier data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.
• Ability to build effective relationships across the organization and demonstrate strong Partnering & Collaboration when working with global, market and cross-functional virtual teams.
• Experience in project and process management, combined with Adaptability & Agility to manage changing priorities and business requirements effectively.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented team player with a high degree of self-management and a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to challenge complexity and identify more effective ways of working.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of SAP MM, SRM and Ariba is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, Legal or a related field, or comparable professional education.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field, including experience in supplier selection, sourcing, negotiation and contracting.