Cost & Quality Management
1. Benchmark partner costs vs. market for competitiveness
2. Validate invoices, resolve issues, ensure allocation
3. Monitor performance, analyze causes, prevent recurrences
Process Optimization & Digitalization
4. Drive automation in purchase-to-pay
5. Standardize workflows and lead improvements
6. Implement digital tools with IT
Strategic Network & Partner Development
7. Support network design to meet business goals
8. Manage partner selection, onboarding and contracts
9. Build strong partner relations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
10. Co-create solutions with Product Managers
11. Liaise with Finance, Legal, Procurement and Business Units
12. Represent partner management in initiatives
Team Support & Capability Building
13. Mentor juniors and trainees
14. Share best practices, support onboarding
Contact
Lena Ebert
HR
time:matters GmbH
E-mail address for inquiries
Company bonus (if applicable), Free parking, Flight privileges, Canteen (subsidized by employer), Jobticket / Subsidized public transport, Business cell phone / ipad, bike leasing, Discounts / shopping, Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc), Hybrid working possible, Flexible working hours, Development programs / Training opportunities, Doctor‘s office, Free snacks / drinks, EGYM WellPass
15. Bachelor’s degree +5 years’ experience, or Master’s + 3 years, or extensive relevant work experience
16. Professional background in logistics or freight forwarding; ideally with procurement, quality management, or operations exposure
17. Strong conceptual, analytical, and communication skills
18. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
19. Intercultural competence and ability to influence in a matrix setup
20. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software applications
21. Data-driven mindset and comfortable with business travel
22. Excellent verbal and written communication in English and German
23. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude are given preferential treatment