About the role

 

We are looking for a Category Manager Logistics Sourcing to manage complex RFQs and be involved in strategic projects related to sourcing and logistics, with exposure to vast level of interaction, from Operations to Management

 

Key Responsibilities include

 

Contract third party logistic service providers

Prepare and run tenders for the categories in scope, dealing with all relevant stakeholders (service providers, internal customers and cross functional teams)

Collect data, complete market research, define terms and conditions, negotiate proposals and finalize contracts

Manage service providers, follow market trends and legislative changes

Provide input and expertise in all relevant improvement and development projects (footprint analysis, make or buy, cost efficiency, etc.)

Implement purchasing policy and best practices

 

About you

 

University Degree

Significant experience (minimum 6 years) in transportation purchasing/sourcing in Indirect Spend areas.

English written and spoken fluently, any other language is a plus.

Experience in Project Management.

Relevant skills in purchasing: negotiation, supplier management, and procurement.

Strong analytical capabilities in order to manage cost analysis, budgets, and reports.

Solid market knowledge of different areas within logistics (land, sea, warehousing).

Operational knowledge of different areas within Logistic / Supply Chain & Procurement: transportation by land, sea, warehousing, distribution networks, and complex logistics systems is a plus.

Experience with e-Procurement platforms is an asset.

Some travel will be required.

 

We offer:

Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. Annual bonus based on your work results. Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. Group life insurance. Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests. Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs. Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.