Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager; Category Group Warehousing & Customs Clearance
Join a team of highly effective Category Sourcing
Drive short and long-term profitable business through proactive logistics supplier business development, based on Customer and business needs
Accountable for qualifying and negotiating logistics agreements for all external purchase
Accountable for managing supplier relationships, actively driving business contribution, performance and managing risks as responsible for the commercial agreements
You’ll interact and motivate your stakeholders, peers and colleagues, finding new service models and drive continuous improvement
You get to work with a best in class local and global team, while interacting closely with stakeholders and suppliers
You have the ability to influence and drive exciting, challenging global programs and projects
You can remove barriers and address complex situations with regards to our supply chain

In this Role you will:
Be responsible and the SPOC for the commercial relationship with logistics suppliers in Europe
Ensure close cooperation to the region for excellent support and deep understanding of market requirements and drivers
Secure best commercials for services and solutions at all times
Secure a Supplier base that supports current and future need
Handle all questions and activities related to the Supplier base within your geographic responsibility
Ensure implementation of Category work

To be successful in this role, you must have:
At least 5 years of experience from services sourcing
M.Sc. or equivalent qualification
Knowledge and experience from the logistics industry.
Commercial acumen and skills
Ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Hands-on experience in handling RFPs, contract management, negotiation, etc.
The understanding of team strategies and objectives
The motivation to learn and constantly improve processes
The people skills required to work with stakeholders and suppliers.
Exposure to international working environment.
Excellent English Communication skills

You might also have:
Background in contract drafting and related legal matter
Change & Improvement Management Skills
Local laws & Regulation knowledge