EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager

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Description and Requirements

Join our Global Supply Chain team in Bratislava as EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager!

What will you be doing?

• Execute the Logistics Procurement strategy in EMEA Region, roll out Partner Strategy and engage with Lenovo Logistics Supplier base
• Develop strategy and leads negotiations with Logistics Suppliers to secure best in class pricing and rates according to market conditions to exceed business requirements
• Interact with Lenovo Business Units and align on the long-term direction and network planning, define mid/sort-term plans and deploy agile steps for execution.
• Own direct Procurement responsibilities covering, but not limited to intra-EMEA transportation (Parts & Finish goods), VMI, DC's, other Warehousing locations and Customs clearance scopes.
• Plan, steer and develop supplier relationships on continuous basis. Act as central contact point towards strategic supplier base.
• Engineering of tactical bids, defines tender specifications, evaluates proposals, drafts contracts, leads and facilitates legal, security and liability reviews and executes final contracts with Logistics Suppliers
• Execute Leadership of the Procurement agenda as per Lenovo Corporate Compliance guidelines, Regulatory limits and right Procurement and Management principles
• Manage Financial forecasting, cost reviews and participates in Business cases and Regional and Global Projects
• Lead Regional cost and network enhancement projects and initiatives
• Deal with Service, Performance and Cost effectiveness escalations with Supplier and acts as mediator in problem solving
• Drive Innovation and Improvements initiatives, embraces Digitalization agenda, explores new Routing, Network solutions and Supplier Service offerings
• Hold direct cost, contract terms and disputes negotiations
• Perform Provider accreditation, onboarding process (MSA, SOW's, Accreditation letters, audits, etc..), contract management and rate deployment duties

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Logistics and/or Indirect Procurement, Collaboration with 3PL's or Working for a 3PL, Pricing
• Effective negotiation skills, ability to gather, analyze, monitor and document data
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills, team player who is highly motivated & detail oriented
• Flexibility to work in an fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent tasks / project

What we offer:

• An environment that supports career development and fast progression
• A collaborative and diverse team
• The opportunity to join a team that works closely with countries across the world with possible travel opportunities.
• Competitive salary
• Medical care
• Employer contribution to the Third pillar pension system
• Life Insurance
• 3 Sick days per year
• Additional vacation days
• Broad selection of soft and hard skills trainings and individual mentoring
• Plus other benefits and lots of fun!

Base gross monthly salary from 2500 EUR, depending on experience + variable part 12% of your annual earnings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* Slovakia