EMEA Logistics Buyer - Transportation & Warehousing

Your role:

  • Prepare Requests for Quotes, analyze the quotes and negotiate contracts with logistic service providers for the EMEA region and other regions such as NA and AP
  • Be a part of logistics sourcing strategy implementation for the EMEA region
  • Ensure that all logistic requirements from the operations side are covered and comply with the Logistics Operating System
  • Ensure that all Sourcing Recommendations are entered in Sourcing Process Application
  • Ensure contracts with logistic service providers as well as Service Level Agreements are finalized on time
  • Lead and take part in global sourcing projects
  • Manage contracts and maintain all rates and agreements in a defined database
  • Manage relations with suppliers and monitor their performance
  • Follow, analyze, and close the open claims with suppliers
  • Support operations in analyses of the logistic cost studies
  • Be part of optimization studies to improve operations/flows (incl. inventory cost and tact time analyses in case of warehousing operations)
  • Lead logistics workshops with suppliers to achieve cost and operational improvements
  • Drive attainment of EMEA logistics cost savings goal
  • Provide support on enlarging the carriers &Warehousing provider database
  • Drive the implementation on new sourcing tools(Rate Management tool, Benchmark tools)
  • Support and develop sourcing procedure

Essential requirements:

  • Master’s degree in logistics, economy, or production engineering
  • Good knowledge related to transport, warehousing and contract logistics services
  • 4 years of work experience in logistic service purchasing, preferably in area of the automotive sector
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Willingness to travel a minimum of 30% of work time
  • Good command of English , and German will be an advantage
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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