Transportation Manager

Computacenter

Transport Relationship Manager managing 3rd party logistics partners for Computacenter. Leading contract negotiations and ensuring delivery services to customers across North America.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and strategic management of our 3rd party logistics partners
Take ownership of contract renewals, negotiations and queries for the Group
Provide effective leadership to drive change, innovation and efficiency
Take accountability for the delivery of business focused projects/deliverables, including implementation of new carriers and services
Act as a point of escalation
Contribute to business strategy, prioritize projects and objectives accordingly, and establish divisional objectives
Provide guidance on major or complex issues/campaigns
Establish productive relationships and networks at Executive level to build and maintain customer relationships
Establish close coordination and cooperation with key stakeholders and relevant business areas to ensure the smooth running of the overall process
Cost & quality management including regular reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally eligible to work in the United States
Experience of working with the logistics sector, at senior level, with a track record of managing business critical partnerships
3+ years
Experience in managing contracts, including tenders and negotiations
Business acumen and extensive industry knowledge
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across different countries and cultures
Good communication skills
Experience in escalation management
Team-oriented thinking and working
High self-motivation, sustainability, and implementation strength
Must be fluent in English
French or German language skills will be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation plans
Attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to health
Future financial security
Peace of mind

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementnegotiationproject managementlogistics managementcost managementquality managementbusiness strategystakeholder managementescalation managementtender management

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationteam-orientedself-motivationinnovationchange managementrelationship buildingcultural awareness