Procurement Category Manager, Global Logistics

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Company Description:

Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?

Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that both worlds of airline cabin equipment and food packaging can be exciting, but it is more than that. deSter is unique in its industry because we source, design, manufacture and transport products which are aesthetically pleasing, functional and environmentally friendly. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.

If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better and more sustainable future, you are in the right place.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for:

• Lead the global logistics category including vendor management and selection
• Lead and develop the category strategy in line with the global procurement & supply chain strategy and overall company strategy and priorities
• Implement and further develop processes according to the business strategies and requirements globally
• implementing all aspects of global procurement, supplier relationship management, explore cost saving opportunities, handling RFI/RFQ/RFP, tender, contract negotiation, ad hoc project assigned by the group
• Ensure process efficiencies and business opportunity implementation, and drive continuous improvement within the category

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Elaborate, continuously develop and implement the global strategy for the logistics category (ocean, road, air)
• Continuously extend understanding of current and potential suppliers, market structure, commodity forecasts, competitive dynamics, trends and demand management levers
• Define, develop and own relationship with strategic suppliers to enable a competitive, quality & timely response to the customer market
• Manage and develop key supplier relationships and integrate supplier expertise as appropriate to meet business strategy and deliver cost, product & process improvement
• Build, implement and/or participate in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) processes, bid evaluation and other analytical models with transparency on cost drivers in collaboration with the internal stakeholders
• Lead negotiations in line with strategic objectives.
• Budget, define, deliver and track savings targets and total cost of products in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Guide & implement the transition of new supplier introductions managing all stakeholders affected to ensure successful launch including production to specification
• Reduce risk & develop & implement appropriate supplier agreements in line with supplier tiering
• Leverage economies of scale through supplier consolidation focusing on development of strategic suppliers

Qualifications

Education:University degree in business, procurement, supply chain, Logistics or related disciplines

Work Experience:5 years in related field, or demonstrated strong solution oriented capabilities

Technical Skills:(Certification, Licenses and Registration): n/a

Language / Communication Skills: English (fluent / negotiation level), additional language (e.g. Dutch) of advantage

Job Dimensions

Type of Employment:Full time

Travel %: 10%

Internal Relationships:Procurement, Demand & Supply, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Warehousing, Finance, Commercial, Top Management

External Relationships:Suppliers, Forwarding Agents, Customs agents, legal offices (e.g. customs)

What we offer:

Joining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. We have low hierarchies and a hands-on mentality, with teamwork being of high value. Besides that, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.

Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to gdockx@gategroup.com or apply directly via LinkedIn.