At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

In your role as the Global Procurement Manager Logistics, you have the accountability to develop and implement the sourcing strategy. Identifying and prioritizing opportunities to deliver total cost of ownership savings in your categories and driving the implementation of the plans to capture those opportunities is essential.

By establishing & plotting strategic logistics sourcing strategies for the European supply chain network while building effective relationships with stakeholders across functions and country business units, you will quickly deliver best in class results. You will be responsible for measuring and benchmarking tariffs regionally and internationally to ensure that JDE has the most competitive cost base for transportation services.

You will proactively manage supplier relationships to deliver cost & cash results with regard to quality and service levels. Next to that you will drive continuous improvement programs with suppliers to continually search for cost saving opportunities, new technologies, new products and new suppliers that contribute to the overall strategy of the business. The role reports into the Procurement Manager IT & Logistics.

To be successful in this role, you will have at least 5 years of relevant logistics procurement and strategic sourcing experience. Experience at a Logistics Service Provider in a customer solutions / supply chain engineering / business development role is considered advantageous.

You have excellent knowledge of the European Logistics setting, a track record of delivering consistent year-over-year productivity, ideally combined with experience in consumer goods environments. You have strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. You are a self-starter, results oriented and able to engage with senior stakeholders.