Freight Sourcing Expert – f/m/d

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Freight Sourcing Expert managing strategic freight sourcing and large-scale tender processes. Leading negotiations and driving stakeholder alignment in a diverse, international business environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeEberstalzell • 🇦🇹 AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €62,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic freight sourcing and transport procurement, with a strong focus on developing sourcing strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and managing complex projects across regions. Proficient in stakeholder alignment and performance tracking to ensure successful implementation of sourcing outcomes.

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Strategic Freight SourcingTransport ProcurementSupplier NegotiationsStakeholder ManagementE-Sourcing Tools

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcing StrategiesProject ManagementLogistics NetworksTransport MarketsCost StructuresPerformance TrackingScenario AnalysisNegotiation StrategiesTender Processes

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsAnalytical Mindset

Tools & Technologies

TransporeonProcurement Systems

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainFreight SourcingCross-Regional ProjectsMatrix Organisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take end-to-end ownership of complex and strategic freight sourcing initiatives across regions
Lead and structure large-scale tender processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), ensuring delivery against strategic objectives
Define sourcing approaches, develop negotiation strategies, and lead high-impact supplier negotiations
Act as the primary project lead for transport procurement projects, managing timelines, risks, and outcomes
Drive stakeholder alignment across senior functions, including logistics, operations, finance, and leadership
Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and ensure execution excellence
Provide commercial insights, scenario analyses, and recommendations to support decision-making
Oversee implementation of sourcing outcomes and ensure sustainable supplier performance
Act as a key interface for strategic suppliers and critical sourcing initiatives
Includes international collaboration and willingness to travel within Europe (approx. 10-20%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or similar
5+ years of experience in procurement, with strong exposure to strategic freight sourcing and transport procurement (road, rail, sea)
Proven track record of leading complex, cross-regional sourcing projects end-to-end
Competencies in developing sourcing strategies and leading high-value supplier negotiations
Experienced in managing senior stakeholders and driving alignment in a matrix organisation
Strong understanding of logistics networks, transport markets, and cost structures
Ideally, experience in supplier management, performance tracking, and implementation of sourcing decisions and with e-sourcing tools (e.g. Transporeon) and procurement systems
Analytical mindset and enjoy negotiations and project management
Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior levels
Fluent in English (mandatory); German is a strong advantage; additional European languages are beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across border
Private health insurance discounts
Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
On-site & online sports with Wellpass membership