Procurement Manager – Road Transport (Europe) €85k – €105K

Full DescriptionAbout The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – Road Transport to shape and lead transportation procurement strategy across Europe. In this high-impact position, you will introduce modern tools and technologies, build scalable processes, and collaborate closely with a global procurement team.Your mission: deliver strong top-line and bottom-line results by driving best-in-class procurement and supply chain strategies within a fast-moving, low-margin international environment.Key Focus Areas80% Strategic Sourcing:Develop and implement procurement strategiesRun annual contract negotiationsConduct reverse auctionsLead external benchmarkingDraft and manage contracts20% Commercial:Work with trade teams (not operational order placement)You will manage relationships with 30–35 key transport suppliers, representing the majority of European spend.Scope & ComplexityRoad Transport Budget: €30MWarehousing Budget: €5MEU Transport Volume: Approx. 25,000 transports per yearMedium-sized spend with high complexity – ideal for someone ambitious and driven.Your ProfileEssential Experience & SkillsExpert-level knowledge of strategic sourcing/category management in logisticsSignificant exposure to road transportation procurementStrong negotiation & communication skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholdersAbility to drive change and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environmentHigh analytical capability and conceptual thinking to benchmark performance and deliver insightsComfortable working in a low-margin, high-paced business5–7 years of procurement experience, ideally supported by operational road transport exposure (e.g., planning, organizing transport)Nice-to-HavesMaster’s degree (preferred)Experience managing teamsProfessional presence when dealing with senior-level supplier contactsFluent English (Dutch preferred)Flexible, collaborative, improvement-oriented mindsetBackgrounds That Fit WellPricing/Procurement professionals from transportation companiesProcurement managers from mid to large FMCG organisationsCandidates with exposure to best-practice procurement environmentsThe Procurement Hive is a procurement consultancy and procurement recruitment business.Transform your talent – Our recruitment services span over four decades of combined experience, recruiting supply chain and procurement talent for a wide range of organisations across the globe.The Procurement Hive celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.