Procurement Category Manager - Transportation (Europe)

Procurement Category Manager - Transportation (Europe)

Location: Kitts Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Category Management

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Support plant transportation teams with competitive bid processes and sourcing events.
• Manage European transportation activities across all modes including Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Rail, as well as related services such as warehousing and transloading.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key and transactional suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Provide market-driven forecasts and in...