Strategic Linehaul Procurement Lead | Remote & Travel
Germany, Pike County, Ohio, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
Benchmarking and tendering transport networks: you know how to negotiate best in class terms
Join our team of 11 people to develop procurement strategies, optimize costs, and collaborate closely with colleagues and suppliers to create real impact.
You will report directly to the Director International Network Operations
We value flexibility: you’ll work around 40% on site in Bad Hersfeld
, up to 50% from home
, and around 10% travelling across Europe
.
- Lead and implement strategic procurement initiatives to support business goals
- Drive cost and value optimization through tendering, network planning, and capacity management
- Standardize key commercial terms and manage supplier contracts efficiently
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate procurement into broader strategies
- Identify and reduce procurement and supply chain risks
- Degree in business, economics, engineering, or equivalent
- A minimum of 5-7 years experience in strategic procurement and supplier management
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset and passion for process improvement
- Experience with ERP / procurement systems (e.g. Transporeon)
- Fluent English (C1 level), written and spoken
- CIPS certification or equivalent is a plus
Continuing education
Continuing education
Take off with us. We promote your personal and professional development in our in-house Academy.
Great team
Great team
An open corporate culture is important to us. That's why a dedicated team is waiting for you, one that will welcome you warmly and be ready to help you.
Company pension scheme
Company pension scheme
To ensure that you are also well protected in your retirement, we subsidize your pension plan.
Employee discounts via corporate benefits
Employee discounts via corporate benefits
You get versatile employee discounts at various online portals.
Attractive working environment
Attractive working environment
You can expect an attractive working environment close to top management with room for your own ideas, flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
Safety
Safety
A future-proof industry that is characterized by growth.
Interested?Then take the first step directly and apply preferably via the apply button. Benefit from our diverse career opportunities. We look forward to meeting you and are well prepared!
Interested?
Then take the first step directly and apply preferably via the apply button. Benefit from our diverse career opportunities. We look forward to meeting you and are well prepared!
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Who are we?
More than 800 million parcels worldwide, over 9,000 employees at around 70 locations nationwide - that's us: GLS Germany.
One of the leading parcel service providers in Germany. Our mission? Whether it's filled shelves in shops or happy online shoppers
-we make a valuable contribution by connecting people and places. Become part of our success story and shape the future with us!
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