LOGISTIC PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Job Responsibilities The Logistic Procurement Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the logistic costs of her/his area of responsibility.
The primary responsibility of the role is the negotiation with the logistics service providers with main focus on (but not limited to) transport services, in order to offer to the internal and external customers a service level in line with their requirements at the most competitive cost.
She/he will support the management decisional process with precise cost analyses and simulations and will be a point of reference within the Global Logistics for the Controlling Department.
The perimeter of responsibility includes most of the European countries for road, B2C and air while it is global for sea transportation.
For seafreight in particular, she/he will be the point of contact in the Global Logistics Department for Supply Chain Directors of overseas countries (i.
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the United States, Australia, Middle East).
Principle Accountabilities.
- Keep good and profitable relationships with established logistics suppliers and scouting the new potential partners; - Tender management (sea, road, air, B2C) of his/her area of responsibility; - Support the company competitiveness by minimizing the transportation costs and identify potential areas of improvement; - Have clear view of logistics expenses, current rates and market trends; - Lead and coordinate the Logistic Procurement Team in order to maximise capabilities and performances.
Main Responsibilities.
- Personally manage or oversee the tendering process comparing the offered services, running analyses and building up costs simulations to be used to take decisions and define the final set up; - Continuous price benchmarking to capture price saving opportunities; - Explore, update on the most recent transport solutions and submit internally if appropriate; - Actively collaborate with the Global Logistics Director and the Controlling Department in defining the annual logistic budget, deviations and forecasts reviews; - Draw up reporting on logistic expenses both on recurring and ad- hoc basis; - Support the Global Logistics Director with punctual analysis on costs and market trends; - Support the professional growth of the junior team members enhancing their autonomy in the day-by-day activities first and, gradually, in the strategic ones; - Coordinate and work in strong synergy with the senior team members in a delegation perspective and providing timely feedback.
Job Profile Qualifications, Knowledges.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics/ Engineering; - Min 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role; - Fluent in Italian and English; - Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially in Excel and PowerPoint), familiar with Google Work Space applications; - Good command of SAP (PRD SD/MM, DWP); - Logistic background is beneficial Skills, Capabilities, Competencies.
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills balanced with flexibility in managing cultural diversity; - Team management; - Delegation ability; - Problem solving attitude and proactivity; - Strong attitude toward Data analysis and excellent analytical skills with the capability to be able to present such data in an easy to understand way; - Accuracy and attention to details; - Time management and prioritisation ability; - Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we reject and condemn any form of discrimination including discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, health, race, nationality, cultural background, political opinions and religious beliefs, and membership of associations and trade unions.
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