What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Logistics Senior Procurement Manager position at Kuehne+Nagel?
It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
The Senior Procurement Manager leads procurement activities for Integrated Logistics customers by creating and managing sourcing strategies for logistics service providers (LSPs). The role involves studying the market, assessing supplier capabilities, and staying informed about global LSP trends to keep costs competitive and services efficient.
How you create impact
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us:
We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
The Senior Procurement Manager leads procurement activities for Integrated Logistics customers by creating and managing sourcing strategies for logistics service providers (LSPs). The role involves studying the market, assessing supplier capabilities, and staying informed about global LSP trends to keep costs competitive and services efficient.
How you create impact
- Lead analysis of transport market data, supplier capabilities, and operational constraints to determine root causes, evaluate risks and strategic opportunities
- Drives the development of advanced sourcing solutions, including alternative LSP strategies, long-term corrective actions, and process improvements
- Anticipates sourcing, contractual, and market-driven challenges that may impact cost, service, or compliance, and proactively implements mitigation plans
- Partners with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to implement solutions and ensure timely issue resolution
- Lead the design and execution of procurement strategies and communication plans for specific Customers
- Oversee and negotiate customer-specific agreements with transport providers (contracts, rates, etc.) and suggest alternatives when needed
- Develop and maintain standard contractual documents (e.g., MLSA, NDA) in cooperation with Legal and Compliance teams
- Assure that procurement processes are properly followed and that related documentation is stored in the designated share folders
- Strengthen the company’s value proposition by leveraging cross-customer insights, best practices, and strategic procurement expertise
- Provide high-level market analysis, benchmarking, and strategic reporting to guide senior management and support informed business decisions
- Build and lead strategic relationships with key transport providers, ensuring long-term alignment, performance growth, and partnership development
- Identify, assess, and onboard new transport partners to support expansion, innovation, and capability enhancement
- Lead major procurement projects and RFQ processes for designated transport mode driving and ensuring seamless execution and strong collaboration with global sourcing team execution (NSCE)
- Plan and organize NSCE working plan to be sur that resourced are available and suggest priorities to guarantee the timeline respect of the different projects
- Proven track record in logistics operations (more than 6 years)
- Demonstrating strong expertise in managing complex, multi-market environments
- Deep understanding of all modes of transport with proven capability to optimize multimodal logistics solutions
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite and other digital tool
- Efficient communication with key internal and external stakeholders
- Extensive experience leading RFQs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and strategic procurement reviews
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Social competence for relationship management with partners and customers
- Highly process-driven mindset with strong organizational discipline, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all procurement activities
- Flexibility and willingness to travel
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Formal education in logistics or supply chain management with a very good understanding of the multi modal forwarding business
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us:
We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.