Senior Logistics Procurement Specialist
Solenis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warsaw • 🇵🇱 Poland
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Senior
Tech Stack
SFDC
About the role
- Lead and support tenders for warehousing, transportation, and distribution networks across Europe
- Participate in global ocean freight tenders
- Conduct RFQs and manage supplier selection processes
- Optimize service levels while balancing cost efficiency
- Lead contract negotiations and drive cost-out initiatives, including improving commercial and payment terms
- Build and manage strong relationships with external logistics partners (3PLs, 4PLs, warehouses, customs brokers)
- Consolidate financial and cost-driving data for reporting and analysis
- Support and work with procurement tools and systems such as SAP, Coupa, SFDC, and tendering software
- Develop and execute category strategies for logistics spend
- Contribute to the European logistics procurement strategy
- Participate in cross-functional and internal procurement projects
- Support team goals and initiatives to continuously improve procurement processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in operational logistics procurement and/or logistics operations, preferably within a European scope
- Strong knowledge of European logistics, including groupage transport, warehousing operations, and transport service providers
- Experience with storage and transportation of hazardous goods is preferred
- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results without close supervision
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Very fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with calculations, data analysis, and IT-based procurement tools
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build long-term relationships
- Pragmatic mindset with the maturity to handle both strategic and operational tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural, and geographically distributed organization
- Strong commitment to Safety First and Quality principles
- Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
logistics procurementcontract negotiationdata analysiscost optimizationsupplier selectioncategory strategy developmenthazardous goods transportationfinancial reportingservice level optimizationprocurement process improvement
Soft skills
analytical skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailstakeholder managementrelationship buildingindependenceownershipcommunication skillspragmatic mindset