Global Indirect Procurement Category Manager- Logistics
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Haier Europe in Parma
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Job Posting Title Global Indirect Procurement Category Manager- Logistics
The challengeAn exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to Haier Europe. The Company is on a journey to achieve ambitious growth and leadership objectives in the region, and we are seeking someone passionate, proactive, self-driven, and motivated to join a team of open-minded individuals. We are looking for someone who embodies the Company’s core behaviors, based on our Own It model: Zero Distance, Agility, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem and Build Trust. A true change agent who acts with integrity, collaborates across boundaries, adapts quickly, takes initiative and keeps users at the center — fostering an open, innovative, and high-performing environment.
What you will doWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global Category Manager – Logistics Procurement with 10–15 years of experience to lead logistics sourcing activities within complex manufacturing and distribution environments, preferably in the white goods industry.
This role is responsible for defining and executing global procurement strategies across inbound and outbound logistics networks in a highly dynamic and international environment. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic procurement capabilities with deep expertise in industrial supply chains, transportation markets, supplier management, logistics transformation, and crisis management.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the procurement strategy for logistics categories, including inbound (components) and outbound (finished goods) flows
- Lead global sourcing initiatives across road, sea, air freight, warehousing, and distribution categories
- Optimize global transportation networks to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and operational performance
- Negotiate strategic contracts with logistics service providers (3PLs, carriers, freight forwarders)
- Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives while safeguarding service levels and custome