Freight Procurement Specialist (f/m/x)

Job Description

As a team of three, we expand our carrier network and enhance solutions for our customers. In this role, you will acquire new logistics service providers across Europe and build strong commercial partnerships in freight forwarding. Our goal is to secure the best rates with top operational performance for our tailor-made cross-border logistics solutions.

Your main responsibilities: 

• Being responsible for the strategic purchasing process of road freight transport services (FTL, LTL, groupage)
• Calculating the prices for European road freight transports
• Managing the existing network of transport partners, supporting the development of our transport solutions, and conducting performance reviews with your partners
• Working closely across teams with our Supply Chain Planning, Freight Operations, and Parcel Logistics teams
• Taking part in projects to optimise and automate processes

Qualifications

This is what you need to succeed:

• +1 year of experience in European road freight purchasing or operations management
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset with a sense of ownership, and a genuine motivation to learn and grow within the logistics field
• Good knowledge of MS Office products
• Fluent English skills, German skills (min B2)

Additional Information

What we offer:

Flexible & Hybrid Work: Our office is at Alexanderplatz; we have a hybrid working model with flexible remote-office set-up and working hours. And if you wish, you can work from almost anywhere for up to 2 months per year.

Benefits: We offer company lunches twice per month, a corporate benefits platform, and German language courses.

Mission Zero: Climate-neutral and long-term impact. With our green initiatives, we are reaching climate neutrality for ourselves, and hopefully, we're inspiring the entire logistics sector to join us to create a sustainable future.

Vibrant Culture & Community:  We embody collaboration, open doors, and no-fuss results focus, and we are successful with our data-driven and efficient working approach. We like to celebrate and come together, and we strive for a workplace buzzing with energy and camaraderie, highlighted by regular team events, and company-wide celebrations.

Inclusive Environment: We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application today. Please scroll down to submit your English CV. 
We look forward to hearing from you!