Procurement Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize procurement activities for one of our clients in the air cargo logistics industry. The role requires a senior profile capable of defining and deploying sourcing strategies, driving supplier performance, and ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining operational excellence.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing procurement activities and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives

Manage a spend portfolio exceeding 30M€, ensuring maximum value creation

Lead sourcing activities across categories including Transport, Logistics, Temporary Labor, and Facility Management

Drive data-driven decision-making to optimize supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost savings

Monitor procurement performance through KPIs, spend analysis, and market intelligence

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and compliance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives

Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in logistics industry

Freelancers/Contractors will be considered

Required Skills

Proven track record in procurement with the ability to design and deploy sourcing strategies

Strong expertise in procurement processes and best practices

Solid category management experience in Transport, Logistics, Temporary Labor, and Facility Management

Highly data-driven with strong analytical and numerical skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Strong leadership and people management capabilities

Ability to influence at senior management level and drive change