Global Procurement Manager - Freight Optimisation - Newly Created Role

Global Procurement Manager - Freight Optimisation - Newly Created Role

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Executive Principal Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain at Bramwith Consulting

Global Category Manager – Logistics (Inbound Freight)

UK-Based | Hybrid/Remote | Global Scope

To apply please contact at JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

We’re partnering with a global manufacturing leader on a newly created role that places you at the forefront of strategic transformation. As Global Category Manager – Logistics, you’ll take full ownership of inbound material freight strategy and spend across international manufacturing sites - including the UK, US, China, France, Italy, Brazil, and India.

This role is about strategic category leadership, stakeholder influence, and commercial delivery - within a complex, decentralised environment.

Role Responsibilities:

You’ll be responsible for consolidating and optimising freight operations across all modes of transport. Key accountabilities include:

• Developing and executing global freight strategies for inbound material movement
• Negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreements across a diverse lane network
• Driving year-on-year savings and establishing clear governance and approval frameworks
• Leading cross-site collaboration to bring cohesion to fragmented processes
• Monitoring and managing expedited/air freight usage and cost trends
• Building and maintaining strong strategic supplier relationships
• Supporting the broader indirects agenda (e.g. Travel, IT, Capex) over time

This is the first step toward creating a more centralised, strategic approach to indirect procurement across the group.

Required Skillset:

This role suits a logistics or indirect procurement professional with the confidence and commercial acumen to lead complex change.

Key experience includes:

• A strong background in freight, logistics, or commodity category management
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost control, and cross-site strategy rollout
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, extract and analyse data, and align stakeholders
• Experience in a global matrix organisation, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors
• High-level communication, influencing, and project management capability (PMP a plus)
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and procurement tools

Why This Role?

• Global responsibility – influence across 7 countries
• Greenfield scope – shape a category strategy from the ground up
• Real impact – directly affect freight spend, supplier base, and sustainability
• Career progression – potential to grow a team and broaden your category portfolio

If you’re a commercially minded logistics leader ready to take ownership on a global stage, get in touch confidentially to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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