Manager Global Procurement Logistics & Distribution

Executes Procurement best practices for the Transport & Logistics category, supporting the development and deployment of the sub-category sourcing strategy and driving total cost of ownership optimisation. It partners with key stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, contract management and compliance with Procurement policies while delivering committed annual savings targets. The role sits within Corporate Services and collaborates closely with global, market and country Procurement teams, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, Insurance, GFF, GBS and external supplier partners.

• Partner with key stakeholders to optimise total cost of ownership, maximise Procurement's value contribution, and ensure compliance with Procurement policies, strategies and processes while delivering committed annual savings targets.
• Analyse the sub-category, including market trends, risks, supplier landscape and business requirements, 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, and lead contract implementation and compliance to achieve agreed negotiation outcomes and savings targets.
• Collaborate with global, market and country Procurement teams and relevant business functions to align priorities, roles and responsibilities, and lead or support RfX execution, supplier selection and negotiations.
• Partner with Finance to ensure consistent savings methodology, tracking and reporting, and work with Procurement and business teams to implement and activate contracts across relevant markets while maintaining the sub-category tender calendar.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, monitor performance against agreed targets and standards, lead supplier development activities and cross-functional business reviews, build strong relationships with key business stakeholders
• Act as an escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related issues, and apply a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, cost optimization and simpler ways of working.

• 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.
• 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 organisation 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.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• Knowledge of SAP MM, SRM and Ariba is preferred.

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