Kramp

Procurement Category Manager – Transportation

Kramp

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Varsseveld • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Oracle

About the role

  • Create and gain business wide support for and implement category sourcing plans
  • Develop sourcing strategies in line with category plans
  • Lead sourcing activities: organize tenders, negotiations, contracting
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders across functions and country business units
  • Identify opportunities to deliver total cost of ownership savings and collaborate on implementation
  • Proactively manage supplier relationships for quality and service levels
  • Measure and benchmark supplier performance
  • Search for cost saving opportunities, new technologies, services, and suppliers

Requirements

  • Relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience
  • At least one year in Logistics
  • Experience in a Procurement team/environment
  • Previous Carrier Business Development and/or Transportation Management experience is an asset
  • Good knowledge of the European logistics market
  • Excellent track record of delivering “best in class cost and cash results”
  • International experience in global/EU companies is desirable
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Experience with creating and implementing Procurement category strategies
  • Experience with Strategic sourcing software (e.g. SAP Ariba / Oracle / Coupa)
Benefits
  • 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime NL contract)
  • Flexible working policy in hours and location
  • Travel- and working from home allowance
  • Profit sharing bonus
  • Great budget for training and courses
  • Generous pension plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
sourcing strategiestender organizationnegotiationcontractingsupplier performance measurementcost saving analysiscategory sourcing plansProcurement category strategiesLogistics experienceCarrier Business Development
Soft skills
relationship buildingstakeholder managementcommunication skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationproactive managementorganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree