YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or professional certification (MCIPS) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement and category management.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS-Office and procurement systems.
• Expertise in tendering, negotiation, and contracting.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and forward planning.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Fluent in English.
  About Kuehne+Nagel
  With over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.
  As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

YOUR ROLE

As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for reducing costs, obtaining best value for money, and managing supply chain risk. You will lead process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage procurement for various categories including Agency Labour, Recruitment, Training, HR contracts, and Travel.
• Oversee ‘Professional Services’ spend including consultancy, legal services, audit, marketing, and insurance.
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders and ensure compliance with GDPR, IR35, Modern Slavery, and Anti-trust legislation.
• Develop and implement effective policies to minimize non-compliance risks.
• Collaborate with regional/global procurement teams to define and implement strategies.
• Support the Head of Procurement in cross-departmental responsibilities.
• Act as a role model and coach for other team members.
• Maintain proactive engagement with senior stakeholders.