Regional Procurement Category Manager (On-site)

Job summary

The role involves driving strategic sourcing and procurement execution for road freight across European LTL and FTL networks, acting as a key business partner to ensure cost efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or road freight
• Strong knowledge of LTL / FTL and European networks
• Expertise in commercial negotiations
• Data-driven with strong analytical skills
• Proactive and structured approach
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing events, tenders, and negotiations
• Contribute to category strategies for LTL / FTL
• Manage carrier onboarding and agreements
• Oversee the carrier network across Europe
• Drive performance metrics (OTIF, cost, service quality)
• Ensure compliance and optimization of contracts
• Utilize data for pricing and sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with Product teams to align sourcing plans with operational needs

Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Analytical mindset with data utilization
• Proactive execution focus

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in procurement or logistics

Tools

• Experience with TMS and digital tools such as OTM, Transporeon, and CargoWise