🌍 Global Category Manager – Logistics & Warehousing
đź“Ť Location: Frankfurt HQ | đź’Ľ Global Leader in Pharmaceuticals & Medical Care
💶 Salary: €140,000 – €180,000 + package
Are you a senior procurement professional with deep expertise in logistics and warehousing categories? Do you thrive in complex, global organisations where your strategic thinking, negotiation skills and cross-functional influence make a real impact?
We are proud to be supporting a global leader in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Care industry, with over 90,000 employees worldwide, in their search for a Global Category Manager – Logistics & Warehousing, based at their HQ in Frankfurt. This is a best-in-class Procurement function Globally, and our client is carefully looking for the right person to start as soon as possible.
🔧 Your Role: Strategic, Global, Impactful
As the Global Category Manager, you will lead the strategy, sourcing and supplier management across key logistics categories including:
* Warehousing
* Air, Ocean & Road Freight (FTL, LTL)
* Customs services
You’ll be responsible for:
* Global category management and strategic sourcing
* Leading complex Global supplier negotiations and contracting
* Ongoing supplier performance and risk management
* Partnering with internal stakeholders across procurement, operations, supply chain and more
* Acting as a Procurement ambassador, driving alignment with global policies and ensuring best-in-class process compliance
🧩 What You Bring:
We're seeking a high-calibre professional with a proven background in complex global Procurement environments, specifically within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical technology. Extensive experience in the assigned categories and excellent communication in both German and English are a prerequosite for your application.
You’ll need:
* A strong track record in Global Procurement and tactical buying
* Deep expertise in logistics & warehousing procurement
* Solid experience in freight (air, ocean, road – FTL & LTL) and customs categories
* Leadership experience, able to influence across global teams
* Exceptional negotiation, strategic sourcing and communication skills
* The gravitas to work cross-functionally in a complex, international structure
* A data-driven, financially astute mindset and strong analytical skills
🚀 Why Join?
* Be part of a mission-driven industry, improving global health outcomes
* Influence and shape procurement strategies on a global scale
* Work at a company renowned for innovation, quality, and sustainability
* Join a dynamic, high-performing global procurement function
* Competitive salary and benefits, with strong career progression opportunities
Please don't hesitate to apply directly, or send your CV to: a.layng@bramwithconsulting.com