
Supply Chain Expert - Contract Sourcing
Posted 4 days ago by The Business & People Consultancy on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Supply Chain Management Specialist – Logistics Contracts Sourcing role is a remote contract position focused on logistics contract sourcing for a high-growth client in the freight and logistics sector. The specialist will lead negotiations and manage contracts across the UK, Central, and Northern Europe, aiming to optimize commercial relationships with transport providers. The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience and offers the potential for contract extension. The role emphasizes strategic procurement and supplier management to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation of logistics and freight service contracts.
- Build a regional supplier base and maintain strong commercial relationships in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Scandinavia.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that improve cost-efficiency, service quality, and delivery performance.
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
- Ensure contract compliance, mitigate risks, and manage supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
- Collaborate remotely with multi-functional teams across sales, operations, and finance.
- Support RFP/RFQ processes and contribute to onboarding, compliance checks, and documentation.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight procurement roles.
- Demonstrated success in logistics contract sourcing across the UK and Central/Northern Europe.
- Strong understanding of international freight forwarding (air, sea, road) and customs regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage time, priorities, and deliverables independently in a remote setting.
- Fluency in English is required; other European languages are a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other