Category Manager Logistics Procurement - International Road Freight

Role overview

The Category Manager for International Road Freight Procurement, part of the Global Logistics Procurement organization, will be responsible for category management and sourcing activities for international road freight and associated services globally. They will deliver the required business outcomes across Haleon’s ~£35m global spend on this category by working closely with Regional/Cross BU procurement colleagues, Regional Logistics Operations, Logistics CoE team and functional business subject matter experts.  The role will directly manage and drive a set of International Road Freight sub-category strategies (such as FTL or LTL) and be the procurement business partner to Quality Supply Chain and our Trading Partners organization.  They will ensure supporting teams correctly implement agreed commercial outcomes, and as necessary resolve commercial escalations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Global Category responsibility for Haleon International Road Freight, including definition of Category Strategy and alignment with key global stakeholders.
• Conducts tenders, mini-bid and spot market sourcing activity for International Road Freight across all regions (EMEA being largest, plus NAM, LATAM and APAC – supported by regionally located procurement teams). 
• Delivery of annual net savings targets and rolling pipeline for International Road Freight in line with the required business outcomes.
• Category leadership for all International Road Freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence data sources and contracts.
• Ownership of Haleon fuel mechanism and contract standards for International Road Freight, including tracking of fuel price evolution and spend.
• Support Haleon annual business planning processes as required, by providing category input on non-fuel and fuel inflation and maintenance/tracking of category savings in Haleon reporting systems.
• Rate management compliance for International Road Freight pricing in Haleon systems.
• Contract life cycle management for all International Road Freight agreements.
• Support/own elements of the broader International Freight strategy and initiatives  (all modes, full network): from developing Inter-Modal or cross-dock solutions, to Sustainability initiatives and/or M&A related network changes.
• Active involvement in development and deployment of end-to-end Enterprise Supply Chain strategies and initiatives.
• Works in a sub-team of 5 logistics procurement colleagues collectively covering Haleon’s £500m spend on Logistics & Distribution categories. 

Why you?

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 

• Minimum level of education required: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• Considerable specialist knowledge and practical logistics experience, e.g., viewed as subject matter expert in managing Logistics category in a regional/global sourcing context and/or demonstrated 3PL/4PL logistics operation capabilities.
• Highly developed commercial acumen with demonstrated success in delivering a competitive commercial advantage. Successful multi-year track record in delivering year on year savings or continuous improvements in a challenging economic climate.
• Demonstrated ability to forge close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders at management level. Understanding business value, business priorities, and implementation risks.
• Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations at management level with both external and internal stakeholders.
• In depth understanding of external logistics environment & supplier relationship models.
• Experience managing the delivery of large projects (project and change management experience with strong leadership) and with end-to-end service / operations management.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills.
• Able to work independently in a matrix environment and with a high tolerance for ambiguity.

Location:

• Primary location: Warsaw, Poland
• Alternative location(s): London Bankside UK or Weybridge HQ UK

Opportunities for growth:

Haleon offers a dynamic hybrid work model, allowing you to achieve a balance between professional and personal life. Enjoy an attractive reward package that includes an annual bonus, awards for outstanding performance, and recognition for additional achievements and engagement. We prioritize your well-being by providing extensive support for work-life balance, offering flexible working solutions, including the possibility of working from home, and engaging in various health and well-being activities. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our open and inclusive environment, which welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, and any other characteristic. As part of our commitment to your health, we provide a private medical package (based on the specific location) for both employees and their eligible counterparts. Our personalized learning approach ensures continuous growth and development in your professional journey. Join a supportive community that values collaboration and inclusivity and take part in integration events that foster a sense of belonging.

Haleon rewards your contribution with a benefits package depending on each CEE locations. More detailed information will be disclosed at a further stage of recruitment process.

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