Procurement Manager – European Road Freight; LTL​/FTL

Make an Impact Where It Matters

At Maersk, we don’t just move cargo — we move ambitions, opportunities, and entire supply chains forward. As a global leader in integrated logistics, we are transforming how goods move across borders and markets, making supply chains simpler, smarter, and more sustainable.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager – European Road Freight (LTL / FTL) to join our Logistics & Services Procurement organisation. The role is flexibly located within Europe, reflecting the pan-European scope and enabling us to attract the best possible talent.

This role combines strategic direction with hands‑on, tactical procurement execution in a fast‑paced, international environment.

As Procurement Manager, you will act as a commercial and operational business partner for European road freight, managing a complex carrier ecosystem across LTL and FTL networks, covering both domestic and cross-border flows.

You will contribute to category strategy development while remaining closely involved in day‑to‑day sourcing, negotiations, rate management, contract execution, and performance follow‑up.

You will work closely with stakeholders across Product (MGF, LCL, MEC), Network Design, HSSE, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Digital teams across Europe and globally.

• Contribute to pan‑European road freight category strategies with a clear LTL / FTL focus
• Lead and execute sourcing activities such as tenders, lane pricing, carrier onboarding, and negotiations
• Establish and maintain carrier agreements that balance cost, service quality, and scalability
• Support continuous rate optimisation through structured follow‑up
• Manage a European road freight carrier network across domestic and cross‑border flows
• Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, cost, and service quality and drive improvements
• Ensure contract compliance and performance follow‑up
• E‑commerce pickups and linehauls
• LTL, LCL and distribution solutions

• Use data to benchmark rates and support sourcing decisions
• Work with TMS and digital platforms (e.g. Oracle Transportation Management, Transporeon, Cargo Wise)

• Partner closely with Product teams (MGF, LCL, MEC)
• Proactively plan sourcing activities to meet operational needs

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement, road freight, or logistics experience
• Experience with European LTL / FTL networks and cross‑border transport
• Experience balancing strategic sourcing with hands‑on execution

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to use data to support sourcing and pricing decisions
• Experience with procurement systems, BI tools, or TMS platforms is an advantage

• Execution‑focused, proactive, and structured
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

• Additional European languages (e.g. German, Danish, Polish, Spanish) are highly valued but not mandatory
• Strong proficiency in MS Office; ERP, procurement platforms, and transport systems are an advantage

At Maersk, you don’t just fill a role — you help shape the future of global logistics. You will join an international organisation with strong ownership, trust, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

You can expect exposure to European road freight markets at scale, close collaboration with product and logistics teams, and strong professional development opportunities.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants…