Join a high-impact regional procurement role where you will shape logistics and transportation strategies across IMEA, managing approximately $30M in spend across six clusters. This position is ideal for a results-driven procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys influencing stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering measurable business value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and cost optimization initiatives.
You will play a critical role in driving procurement excellence across Domestic Transportation, Customs & Clearance, and Cross-Border Logistics categories while collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Global Procurement teams.
What’s in It for You
Lead regional procurement strategies across six IMEA clusters with significant business impact.* Own a diverse logistics portfolio valued at approximately $30M.
* Influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Global teams.
* Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that directly contribute to business profitability and growth.
* Lead regional negotiations and supplier partnerships with key logistics providers.
* Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals across multiple geographies.
* Gain exposure to global procurement initiatives, logistics networks, and best practices.
* Work in a fast-paced environment that rewards innovation, ownership, resilience, and continuous improvement.
What Will You Do
Develop and execute regional procurement strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings and support Supply Chain strategic priorities.* Manage procurement activities across Domestic Transportation, Customs & Clearance, Cross-Border Logistics, Warehousing, and related logistics categories.
* Identify, prioritize, and deliver structural savings opportunities across transportation and warehousing spend.
* Lead regional sourcing events, including RFQs, RFPs, e-auctions, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation.
* Build and maintain market intelligence dashboards and cost-tracking tools to anticipate market movements and support proactive decision-making.
* Represent IMEA Procurement in global logistics procurement forums, regional supply chain meetings, and cross-functional leadership discussions.
* Partner with Supply Chain and Operations stakeholders to implement procurement strategies and drive compliance.
* Lead negotiations with regional logistics providers and manage key supplier relationships.
* Collaborate with Global Logistics Procurement teams to align regional initiatives with global procurement strategies.
* Manage, coach, and develop a team of six Indirect Procurement Leads across the region.
* Drive supplier performance, risk management, service improvements, and continuous optimization initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.* 8+ years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
* Proven experience managing transportation, logistics, warehousing, customs, or supply chain-related categories.
* Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings and procurement value creation.
* Experience leading regional or multi-country procurement initiatives.
* Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
* Experience managing procurement projects from strategy development through execution and implementation.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and spend data.
* Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
* Experience leading and developing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Enjoys striving for excellence and continuously raising the bar.* Demonstrates persistence and resilience to drive initiatives through completion.
* Can constructively challenge the status quo and influence change across the organization.
* Thrives in environments that require stakeholder management, negotiation, and navigating competing priorities.
* Is energized by new opportunities, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Brings diverse thinking, curiosity, flexibility, and creativity to problem-solving.
* Has the ambition to continuously develop new skills and take on broader responsibilities.
* Champions both the right outcomes and the right way of achieving them, with strong integrity and accountability.
* Experience in multinational organizations and complex regional procurement environments is highly preferred.
* Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent are considered a plus.
