I'm currently hiring for a global logistics purchasing manager to be based out of Basel, Switzerland. This role is for a company who's vision is to lead a global market for the growing need of safer tobacco products by and through innovative applications and process that will define Cellulose Acetate as the global market for safer tobacco consumption.
The Role:
ยท Develop and execute the international logistics policy with the objective to maximise our internal customer satisfaction and our business sustainability.
ยท Manage sea and land transports, internal and external warehousing, supplier relationships, negotiations and contractual arrangements.
ยท Lead their international purchasing network of buyers and their logistics activities.
ยท Provide market intelligence on international logistics markets and set up the corresponding optimal purchasing strategy.
ยท Establish the international logistics purchasing budget and ensure its performance.
Responsibilities:
ยท You will act as the international logistics business expert for the company
ยท Manage the international purchasing of warehousing, sea and land transports in line with the agreed corporate purchasing strategy.
ยท Prepare, lead and conclude commercial negotiations with logistics vendors in close cooperation with management.
ยท Craft agreements with logistics vendors in close cooperation with the Legal Function.
ยท Drive local buyers in the field of logistics and ensure that the logistics purchasing strategy is duly implemented.
Key Requirements:
ยท Broad logistics, supply chain and procurement experience.
ยท Strong negotiations skills and contract management experience.
ยท Recognised ability to establish and meet ambitious targets while tracking performance in a very structured manner
ยท Experienced team leader of global teams.
ยท Fluent in English and German
If this sounds like something of interest and would be fitting of your experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.