Procurement Manager Logistics

Quick facts: €80,000-€90,000 + €9,600 car allowance + up to 22.5% bonus | Procurement Manager - Logistics | Schiphol | Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office

Qualifying questions:

Q1: Do you have working knowledge across all core logistics categories - warehousing, freight-in/out, ocean freight, embellishment and pallets?
Q2: Can you demonstrate specialist depth in ocean freight, an area of current capability gap within the team?
Q3: Have you delivered results in a large, global, matrix-style organisation, managing complexity and senior stakeholder relationships?

Headline:
Immediate opportunity to shape the logistics network for a fast-scaling global business

The opportunity:
This is a pivotal role in shaping the logistics infrastructure of a newly established global organisation. As Procurement Manager - Logistics, you'll lead procurement strategy for warehousing, ocean freight, and related logistics categories across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. It's a hands-on, high-impact position at the heart of a major transition - stabilising supply chains, building supplier partnerships, and redefining how the business operates post-separation from its parent company.
We're looking for someone available to start immediately and ready to take ownership from day one in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What you'll do:

• Lead sourcing and procurement for warehousing, ocean freight, freight-in/out, pallets and embellishment across multiple regions.

• Manage and develop a team of three procurement professionals based in Amsterdam.

• Design and execute sourcing strategies that deliver value, continuity and sustainability.

• Build supplier relationships, oversee tenders and contracting, and ensure cost, quality and service improvement.

• Support the network redesign - defining warehouse locations, selecting partners, and managing TSA transitions.

• Drive structure and governance within a newly formed, fast-moving organisation.

• Travel occasionally across Europe (typically 1-2 days per month).

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Warehousing or Logistics, with at least 3 years in Procurement (ideally NPS or Logistics).

• Broad category expertise across warehousing, freight, pallets and embellishment, with strong ocean freight knowledge essential.

• Experience within a large, global, matrix organisation; comfortable navigating complex stakeholder networks.

• Proven ability to manage or mentor others; leadership experience preferred but not essential.

• Energetic, flexible and resilient - thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, build-from-scratch environment.

• Excellent English communication skills; other European languages an advantage.

• Based in the Netherlands (non-negotiable).