Logistics Sourcing Expert

About the Role:

We are looking for a Logistics Sourcing Specialist to own the end-to-end sourcing and lifecycle management of airport ground service equipment used in aircraft servicing operations.

The role focuses on high loaders, trucks, trailers, and related special-purpose vehicles , and covers the full lifecycle : sourcing, commercial structuring, fleet strategy, maintenance concepts, and cost optimization.

We are deliberately open to candidates from different backgrounds — including sourcing, logistics procurement, fleet management, or commercial/sales roles with equipment manufacturers or service providers — as long as you bring strong commercial judgment and a lifecycle mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support regional sourcing activities for airport ground equipment (high loaders, trucks, trailers, fleet solutions).
- Support the development and execution of the transport and warehouse sourcing strategy, with strong emphasis on:
- Road transport (linehaul, local distribution, airport transfers).
- Air freight and courier services.
- Time-critical and airport-constrained logistics solutions.
- Warehouse specialized in frozen, chilled and ambient products.

- Analyze transport spend, lanes, and cost drivers to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
- Prepare and run sourcing events (RFI, RFP, negotiations, eAuctions where applicable).
- Manage regional supplier relationships (OEMs, dealers, leasing companies, service providers).
- Partner closely with airport operations, engineering, safety, and finance teams.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, airport standards, and safety requirements.
- Act as the commercial interface between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements:

- University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent professional experience.
- 2-4+ years of experience in:
- Sourcing or category management experience.
- Logistics sourcing, fleet sourcing, or heavy equipment categories.

- Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience managing or sourcing vehicle fleets or logistics assets.
- Exposure to road transport and time-critical logistics; air freight experience is a plus.
- Experience in aviation, food logistics, FMCG, or similarly operationally intensive environments is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
- Comfortable working in international, matrix-driven organizations.
- Fluent in English, German, or another European language is an advantage.
- Execution-oriented with a strong operational mindset.
- Structured, pragmatic, and resilient in fast-paced environments.
- Curious and motivated to deepen transportation and logistics expertise in an aviation context.