Outside Service Providers Support Group Director
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - UPS in Milano
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- Manage the OSP Negotiations
- Manage the Compensation Model ensuring timely design, updates, approvals and implementation.
- Control OSP costs through weekly forecasts, monthly reporting, cost deviation analysis and accrual oversight.
- Lead OSP Business Plan preparation, ensuring accurate volumes, cost development, and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Oversee legal compliance, contract updates, monthly invoicing and internal OSP audits.
What You Will Need
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization, coordination, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Analytical and financial skills.
- Proactive, dynamic, and vendor‑strategy oriented approach.
- Experience managing complex operations and outsourced providers.
- Ability to innovate and adapt to market changes.
- Good understanding of freight operations and transport regulations.
- Experience in leading teams and coordinating cross-functional activities will be highly valued.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree - Logistics, Law, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related field.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Fluency in both Italian and English. The selection process will be conducted in both languages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- 8-10 year experience in a management position and similar role.
- Willing to travel and being relocated.
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