Procurement Manager - Warehouse & Logistics - Exclusive

EMEA Recruitment has partnered exclusively with a growing global FMCG organization to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Procurement Manager – Warehousing & Logistics.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced business environment and play a pivotal role in managing strategic warehousing and logistics procurement activities across an international network.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement Europe, you will lead a small team whilst taking ownership of critical warehouse sourcing and contract negotiation activities across multiple regions.

The successful candidate will combine strong procurement expertise with hands-on experience negotiating complex warehousing and 3PL agreements.

Operating within an entrepreneurial, scale-up environment, you will have the autonomy to influence supplier strategies, improve procurement processes, and deliver commercial value across the logistics network.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager:

• Lead procurement activities relating to warehousing services across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiate complex warehouse and 3PL contracts
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value and operational efficiency
• Lead tender processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier management
• Oversee logistics-related spend across freight, ocean freight, pallet, and associated categories
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supplier developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risk
• Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply and operational resilience
• Drive supplier performance, service levels, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure procurement activities align with wider business objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of procurement best practices
• Manage and develop a small procurement team of three direct reports
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations functions

Candidate Profile:

• Proven procurement experience within Warehousing, Logistics, 3PL, or Supply Chain environments
• Demonstrable experience negotiating warehouse contracts and managing warehousing suppliers is essential
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Experience leading sourcing projects and managing complex procurement activities across multiple regions
• Background within FMCG, consumer goods, retail, or similarly fast-paced international environments
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, evolving business environment with a hands-on approach
• Previous management experience is advantageous; however, individuals ready to step into their first management role will also be considered
• Fluent English language skills are essential; additional European languages, particularly German, would be beneficial

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