Associate Category Manager Logistics

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About the role:

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Join Etex as Associate Category Manager - Logistics and be a part of "Buying Better Together" - Etex's global Procurement transformation programme. Buying Better Together is transforming Procurement at Etex into a globally connected function that creates value through category excellence, strategic supplier partnerships, digital capabilities and disciplined execution.
The Associate Category Manager - Logistics is a senior individual contributor accountable for developing and delivering strategies for assigned logistics subcategories, strategic suppliers and cross-regional sourcing programmes. Reporting to the Global Category Manager Logistics, the role owns sourcing, negotiation, contracting, implementation and supplier governance within its delegated portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and roadmaps for assigned logistics subcategories aligned with the global category strategy.
• Translate category objectives into multi-year value roadmaps and annual delivery plans in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Coordinate demand management and supplier engagement across countries and divisions to leverage One Etex scale.
• Analyze freight markets, capacity, transport economics, and supplier capabilities to drive commercial recommendations.
• Lead logistics and freight tenders, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Deliver agreed savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvements, and contract compliance targets.
• Drive total-cost optimization through benchmarking, network analysis, load utilization improvements, and transport mode reviews.
• Own commercial relationships and performance governance for logistics providers and carriers.
• Establish and manage supplier performance scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply, market, capacity, geopolitical, regulatory, and supplier-related risks while ensuring logistics resilience.
• Lead transport sustainability and decarbonization initiatives, including emissions reduction projects and sustainable supplier practices.
• Drive cross-functional implementation of sourcing initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, supplier adoption, and realization of business benefits.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, sourcing, or supplier management within logistics.
• Proven track record of leading multi-country logistics tenders and sourcing projects.
• Strong experience negotiating with carriers and logistics service providers.
• Demonstrated success in contract implementation and delivering measurable commercial results.
• Advanced expertise in logistics category strategy development and deployment.
• Advanced knowledge of supplier relationship management and performance governance.Advanced capability in logistics spend analysis, lane-level total cost modelling, and freight-market intelligence.
• Deep understanding of logistics contracting, including service levels, claims, fuel indexation, accessorial charges, and capacity commitments.
• Proven matrix leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and change initiatives without direct authority.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, coach local procurement teams, and drive adoption across multiple countries and functions.
• Professional-level English communication and presentation skills, including negotiation with senior stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards t