Procurement Category Manager Transportation

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager Transportation. If you are a strong entrepreneur and negotiator and you like to collaborate with your business owners, then this could be your chance.

The Procurement function has a key role to play at Kramp: deliver the most competitive cost & cash base and create top line value by building and managing a strong supplier base.
 

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be leading Transportation Procurement activities in close collaboration with the respective teams within Kramp. Your activities will be including but not limited to sourcing (e.g. tenders, negotiations) and contracting activities for e.g. outbound (night transport, regular road transport, couriers), inbound (road, air transport and sea freight) and backbone (internal transport). Liaising with the relevant senior stakeholders, you will contribute to the development and implementation of category Procurement plans that deliver best in class results.
 

The location for this role will be a mix of Varsseveld, Utrecht and home office.

You report directly into the Procurement Manager Indirect Spend.
 

Your role

• Create and gain business wide support for and implement category sourcing plans that deliver tangible results;

• Develop sourcing strategies in line with category plans and use Kramp’s strategic sourcing software tool;

• Lead sourcing activities: organize tenders, negotiations, contracting, all in close collaboration with the business owners

• Build effective relationships engaging with stakeholders across functions, clusters and country business units that maximize value and drive continuous improvement;

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to deliver total cost of ownership savings in your category and collaborate with your stakeholders on the implementation of these plans to capture those opportunities;

• Proactively manage supplier relationships in close alignment with your stakeholders regarding quality and service levels, to drive continuous improvement and position Kramp as a customer of choice;

• Measure and benchmark supplier performance;

• Continually search for cost saving opportunities, new technologies, new services and new suppliers that contribute to the overall strategy of the business.
   

Who are you?

To be successful in this role, you will need a relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience, of which at least one year being in Logistics and preferably in a Procurement team/environment.  You have shown your ability to translate plans into actions, to manage projects in the most efficient way and to challenge the existing and to drive change when necessary.

• Previous Carrier Business Development and/or Transportation Management experience would be considered as an asset;

• Good knowledge of the European logistics market;

• An excellent track record of delivering “best in class cost and cash results”;

• International experience in global / EU companies is desirable;

• Excellent communication and influencing skills;

• Experience with creating and implementing Procurement category strategies;

• Experience with Strategic sourcing software, e.g. SAP Ariba / Oracle  / Coupa.

What do we offer?  

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. Besides your monthly salary, you can obviously expect: 

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime NL contract)

• Flexible working policy in hours and location

• Travel- and working from home allowance

• Profit sharing bonus

• Great budget for training and courses

• Generous pension plan

Do you want to join us? 
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

Do you have a question about the process? Please do not hesitate to contact Sophie.ten.berge@kramp.com Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.

About us 

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.  

Working at Kramp means: 

… you belong here! ​Being part of our open business community​ 
… your work makes a difference!​ Have an impact on what matters 

… you will develop and realize​! Learn and realize your potential 

 More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl 

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