Global Procurement Category Lead, 4PL Control Towers

Global Procurement Category Lead, 4PL Control Towers

Global FMCG Major - Greater London area

Up to £80,000 + comprehensive package

Contact - James, JobsJC@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

As part of a global commercial transformation, this blue-chip FMCG major seeks a Procurement Category Lead to manage its £300M 4PL and control tower spend across Europe. The focus of the role will be to establish a centralised inbound-outbound hub to monitor all products in real-time. Joining an organisation famed for its entrepreneurial working style and people-driven culture, this role offers the full autonomy to conceive, engage and implement a logistics control tower solution across Europe and other critical regions (50+ geographies). You will be joining the business during a period of expansion and will have extensive opportunities for future development - both in procurement, as well as other commercial areas, capitalising on a rare opportunity to join an organisation with an unrivalled rate of staff retention and professional development.

Global Procurement Category Lead, 4PL responsibilities will include:-

• Lead the procurement of 4PL services, vendors and suppliers globally for the movement of all outbound goods
• Establish a logistics control tower for real time management of inbound & outbound logistics
• Partnering with global stakeholders to determine the strategy for the sourcing of a pan-European logistics control tower solution for real time management of inbound & outbound logistics
• Creating and managing long-standing, harmonious stakeholder relationships - seeking to understand business challenges/requirements to shape category strategies
• Conducting deep analysis into category & supplier performance - identifying innovative trends before partnering with the organisation to implement new methods of working

Senior Sourcing Manager, Logistics requirements:-

• In-depth knowledge of the sourcing and procurement of the logistics category, specifically within 4PL and Control Towers
• Strong communication skills with an ability to engage and influence stakeholders to understand requirements and drive new ideas
• Ambition to develop within a blue-chip, World-class organisation, eager to assume responsibility and progress in a global team
• A high learning agility that will allow you to progress rapidly into new positions in the organization
• Proven multi-cultural experience and ability to work in a regional/global scope

As the Global Category Lead for 4PL you will be pushing the boundaries of the business' Logistics strategy to deliver significant added value. You will play a pivotal role in implementing a logistics control tower strategy to achieve exceptional visibility of products throughout the supply chain. If you are a logistics expert looking for an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself then this is your chance. Apply now to find out more. Follow the link above or send your CV to James at JobsJC@bramwithconsulting.co.uk