Lead - Procurement Category Management, Logistics

In short

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead - Procurement Category Manager, Logistics to join the Global Logistics Procurement Team in Zurich. Global Logistics Procurement is responsible for procurement of inbound transportation, warehousing/contract logistics, distribution/outbound and other logistics services. The team is part of the Global Supply Chain Team.

We are looking for a professional who can help On grow in the right way as we navigate the ever changing logistics landscape. This role is for someone who is able to solve problems at scale, lead strategic sourcing projects (incl. all main milestones such as strategy development, tendering, negotiation, data analysis and delivery of exceptional business case presentations) and support operational teams with contracts execution. The ideal candidate shall feel comfortable with driving the procurement transformation for its category. With this global role you will collaborate with Global Teams (Warehouse and Distribution, Inbound Transportation, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, etc.) as well as Regional Operations teams (Americas, APAC, EMEIA). We are looking for an innovative and data-focused leader who is capable of working on complex projects, is proactive and has strong experience in setting up new enhanced transportation procurement standards.

Your Mission

• Co-manage end-to-end category strategy, deliver On’s logistics cost and quality goals through the procurement of freight service and contract logistics
• Proactively contribute to category strategy development and have close professional collaboration with On Supply Chain teams and external partners
• Take responsibility for creating and driving procurement added value to enhance logistics procurement global strategy (cost, risks, compliance, etc)
• Lead sourcing activities related to all modes of transportation for international and domestic freight spend (fine tune requirements, prepare, analyse, award, contracts evaluation and (re-)negotiation)
• Collaborate with Global Inbound Transportation Team to drive procurement improvements on global inbound transportation flows (ocean, air, road, FCL, LTL, etc)
• Work closely with Global Warehouse and Distribution Team as well asvarious Regional Teams on delivering new procurement standards for outbound flows (last mile delivery, parcels, returns, LTL, B2C, B2B)
• Lead procurement activities related to contract logistics/warehouse services
• Work closely with Global Warehouse and Distribution Team as well Regional Teams to deliver supply chain goals and support
• Interact with many internal stakeholders to co-lead and support procurement transformation (legal, finance, controlling, customs, R&D, supply chain, etc).The mission is to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient procurement processes
• Prepare, manage, analyse and award RFPs/bids for contract renewals and new projects.
• Support developing new procurement requirements and standards
• Provide logistics procurement market intelligence, supplier research and financial analysis required to evaluate procurement business cases
• Support continuous improvement, corrective actions, and escalation initiatives with logistics providers
• Monitor supply chain and logistics costs and advise where negotiation, corrective actions and/or freight tenders are required