Strategic Buyer Logistics (indirect purchasing) (m/f/d)

Wanzl is an internationally active family business with Shop Solutions, Retail Systems, Logistics + Industry, Airport, Access Solutions and Hotel Service. Wanzl is the world market leader in shopping and luggage transport. With over 5000 employees and production facilities in nine countries, the company develops and produces an innovative premium quality product program. 27 offices and around 50 offices worldwide guarantee service on site. For our Group Purchasing department in Leipheim we are looking for a strategic buyer (w/m/d) logistics (indirect purchasing) at the next possible date.

Strategic purchasing & negotiations Purchasing and negotiation of transport and logistics services (including road freight). Implementation of price benchmarks, offer assessments and cost analyses. Support and further development of a global supplier and service provider portfolio. Negotiating and monitoring framework and performance agreements to ensure and increase service provider performance. Procurement of logistics requirements such as trucks, semi-trailers, rental solutions and logistics software. Costing offers for transport projects. Calls for tenders & contract management Creation and implementation of global calls for freight cost optimization. Development, negotiation and maintenance of freight and logistics contracts. Maintenance of freight rates and other conditions. Supplier Management & Performance Monitoring Monitoring and analysis of transport KPIs (e.g. delivery rate, TSM booking rate and confirmation rate in Transporeon). Preparation and implementation of service provider reviews. Monitoring global transport markets and deriving recommendations for action. Interface work & process optimization Close cooperation with internal interfaces such as logistics, operations, IT, finance, sales. Consulting internal stakeholders on procurement and logistics issues. Working with global logistics and digitization projects. For queries or further information, please contact Carolin Blösch (Senior Director Indirect Purchasing) directly in the department.

Experience in handling transport service providers and a good understanding of cost structures in transport and logistics services. Negotiation and good market knowledge in the freight and transport industry. Good knowledge of transport processes and pronounced communication and analysis capability. Own initiative and a safe view for economic efficiency. Safe handling of SAP and MS Office; practical experience with Transporeon of advantage. Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing.

Training Occupational pension Operational health management Company doctor Corporate Benefits Flexible working hours Good transport Jobrad Mobile work Structured onboarding process Subsidised canteen