Global Category Manager Logistics

TL;DR

Global Category Manager Logistics (Logistics/Procurement): Formulating and implementing a global category strategy for transportation and warehousing services with an accent on synergy realization and sustainability. Focus on managing complex supplier relationships, conducting market intelligence, and driving procurement transformation within a global operating model.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Melsungen, Germany (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global medical technology company dedicated to protecting and improving the health of people worldwide through innovation and sustainable healthcare solutions.

What you will do

• Formulate and implement a global category strategy for logistics services including transportation and warehousing.
• Conduct profound analysis of spending and supplier portfolios to identify innovation and technology trends.
• Lead cross-functional category working groups and facilitate category councils.
• Execute strategic sourcing, including tenders, negotiations, and contract management.
• Monitor team KPIs and drive supplier innovation to achieve bundling effects and synergies.
• Represent procurement towards external business partners and higher management.

Requirements

• University degree in logistics management, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Professional experience in transportation or warehousing logistics (forwarder, carrier, or shipper industry).
• Proficient understanding of end-to-end procurement processes (Plan-to-Strategy, Source-to-contract).
• Confident in professional application of English (spoken and written).
• Basic understanding of change management and procurement standards.
• Ability to work in an international and intercultural business environment.

Nice to have

• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Corporate networks and international environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Mobility benefits including job ticket or job bike.
• Family and work-life balance offerings such as holiday childcare.
• Flexible mobile working arrangements.
• Employee discounts.