{"id":1110087,"url":"https://alion.io/job/umdasch-group-global-category-manager-logistics-mfd","title":"Global Category Manager Logistics (m/f/d)","company":{"id":451963,"name":"Umdasch Group","domain":"umdaschgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/umdaschgroup","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":40,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":29,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Neufurth, Austria"],"countries":["AT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T08:19:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T17:25:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Doka - an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry. For over 150 years.\nAs a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 8,400 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.\nWe make it work.\n Drive the Future of Global Logistics Procurement!\nAs a Global Category Manager Logistics, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global and regional sourcing strategies for transportation and logistics services. Your mission is to secure competitive total cost of ownership (TCO), reliable logistics capacities, high-performing suppliers, and sustainable value creation across our global network.\nWorking as a strategic business partner, you will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and local Procurement teams worldwide to drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.\nKey Responsibilities\nCategory Strategy Development\nDevelopment and implementation of global and regional category strategies for logistics services\nRisk management and key supplier management\nDerivation of concrete sourcing roadmaps, objectives, and measures\nIdentification of TCO, bundling, standardization, and network optimization opportunities\nRegular analysis of market, pricing, capacity, and regulatory developments\nStrategic Sourcing and Negotiations\nManagement of international tenders, RFQs, benchmarks, and service provider evaluations\nNegotiation and implementation of contracts and framework agreements\nIdentification of alternative service providers, routes, and transportation solutions\nImplementation of global agreements in cooperation with local organizations\nService Provider and Risk Management\nManagement and continuous development of an international service provider portfolio\nPerformance monitoring based on relevant KPIs relating to cost, quality, delivery reliability, sustainability, and innovation\nConducting business reviews and initiating improvement measures\nEnsuring capacity availability, delivery capability, and appropriate multi-sourcing strategies\nAssessment and mitigation of transportation, service provider, and supply chain risks; development of contingency plans\nStakeholder Management, Governance and Digitalization\nStrategic collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and local Procurement organizations\nEnsuring procurement governance, compliance, contract management, and transparent reporting\nProvide regular reporting on savings, TCO, supplier performance, market developments, and risks\nSupport digitalization and process optimization initiatives within logistics procurement\nDegree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, or a comparable field\nSeveral years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or international logistics management\nStrong knowledge of transportation and logistics markets, ideally road, ocean freight, and intermodal transportation\nProven experience in international sourcing projects, commercial negotiations, and contract management\nExperience with Transporeon is an advantage\nFluency in English and German, both written and spoken\nAny additional languages are considered an asset\nWhat Makes You Successful\nStrategic and analytical thinking, combined with a strong cost and TCO mindset\nExcellent negotiation and commercial skills\nStructured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment\nTeam-oriented mindset, high level of accountability, resilience, and integrity\nWhy Join Us - What We Offer\nExciting opportunity to influence global logistics procurement strategies\nChance to shape capability building and transformation initiatives\nInternational environment with cross-functional collaboration\nDynamic workplace with strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement\nProfessional and personal development opportunities\nJoin us and help shape the future of logistics procurement on a global scale. Apply now and become part of our international team!\n A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualifications and adequate professional experience.\nBy law, we are required to state a minimum salary. 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