General Cargo and Air and Ocean Global Sourcing Manager
Hitachi
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mannheim • 🇩🇪 Germany
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About the role
- Lead the global sourcing team for general cargo within TTL.
- Drive the implementation of the TTL strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Own the end-to-end RFI and RFQ process for general cargo, including award proposal preparation and approvals.
- Directly manage procurement for air and ocean freight.
- Oversee and optimize the global supplier base for general cargo.
- Manage supplier performance (e.g., service levels, on-time delivery) and initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost, quality, and sustainability.
- Analyze internal and external cost trends to drive savings and efficiency.
- Maintain commodity guidelines by tracking market prices and forecasting cost impacts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess market developments and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
Requirements
- More than 15 years of proven experience in global sourcing, including air and ocean freight.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- A data-driven approach to decision-making and performance tracking.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- The ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 15–20%.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
global sourcingprocurementRFI processRFQ processsupplier performance managementcost analysismarket forecastingsustainability practicesnegotiationdata-driven decision making
Soft skills
communicationstakeholder engagementleadershipcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam managementinternational travel readinessperformance trackingcontinuous improvement