XPO Transport Solutions Germany GmbH | Germany | 46xxx Dorsten | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 07.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Carrier Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)
XPO offers innovative transport and logistics solutions for the most demanding supply chains worldwide. At XPO we are committed to an inclusive working environment and promote the diversity of talents, experiences and perspectives. We are signatories to the Charter of Diversity. - Our goal is to help talented people develop their skills and best use their strengths. We accompany you in your professional development and provide access to a wide range of training and training programs. Through the combination of creativity and discipline as well as the integration of sustainability into operational excellence, we grow together: - Your success story begins here. - To strengthen our team in Germany, we are looking for a specialist in the purchase of freight carriers (m/w/d) with a strong international orientation. The position is particularly suitable for candidates who know both the German and international transport markets, in particular the markets in France and Central and Eastern Europe (e.g. Poland). .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Negotiating, tendering and implementing transport contracts with freight carriers and transport service providers Implementation of supplier and subcontractor audits and management of RFIs and RFPs in accordance with the applicable purchasing directives Ensuring compliance with supplier, compliance, legal and CSR requirements Monitoring of contract implementation and identification and minimisation of procurement-related risks Construction, maintenance and further development of strategic relationships with transport service providers and freight carriers Proactive consulting of internal stakeholders, analysis of requirements and development of innovative solutions Maintenance and updating of supplier master files and purchasing activities in the corresponding systems Participation in the development and implementation of product group and procurement strategies Implementation of market analyses, benchmarks and continuous market observation at national and international level Technical support and coordination of shopping activities
completed commercial training with a focus on forwarding, logistics, transport or supply chain management or a comparable qualification; alternatively a corresponding study Multiannual experience in the management of freight carriers or Subcontractors in road transport Good knowledge of operational transport processes are advantageous Outstanding negotiating strength and experience in stakeholder management Analytical and solution-oriented operation with the ability to evaluate risks and increase performance Experience in a European and international working environment
Exciting international working environment in the transport and logistics industry Responsible management of strategic procurement projects Close cooperation with international teams and business partners Possibility to drive innovation and actively shape and optimize the performance of the transport network. .
Location
 | XPO Transport Solutions Germany GmbH | |
| Dorsten | ||
| Germany |
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