Responsibilities

• Category Leadership: develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for warehousing and distribution services globally.
• Sourcing & RFP Management: lead complex RFPs and sourcing events for 3PL providers, ensuring decisions are supported by rigorous financial and operational analysis.
• Commercial Negotiation: drive end-to-end contract negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability.
• Warehouse Operational Design: support the procurement of automation and technology solutions (e.g., MHE, robotics) to drive distribution center efficiency.
• Network Optimization: collaborate on business case creation for new node entries, facility expansions, or site relocations within the EMEA and global network.
• Vendor Excellence: establish robust SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) frameworks to drive accountability and continuous improvement with logis...