Carrier Sourcing Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Subcontractor Sourcing Specialist to strengthen our team in Germany. The ideal candidate has a strong international perspective and understands both the German market and cross‑border transport markets, especially in France and Central/Eastern Europe such as Poland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and implementation of transport contracts.
• Manage subcontractor audits, RFIs and RFPs in line with procurement procedures.
• Ensure compliance with supplier, legal, and CSR standards.
• Monitor contract execution, identifying and mitigating procurement‑related risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key transport suppliers.
• Act as a proactive partner to stakeholders, challenging needs and proposing innovative solutions.
• Maintain and update supplier data and procurement activities in internal systems.
• Contribute to category procurement strategies.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and monitoring at national and international levels.
• Provide functional leadership within procurement activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain.
• Proven experience in subcontractor management within road transport.
• Solid understanding of transport operations (preferred).
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage risks and drive performance.
• Experience working in a European/multicultural environment.
• International exposure – ideally knowledge of German and French markets, or a Polish‑German‑French perspective.
• Languages: German and French (fluent), English (professional proficiency).

Required skills

What we offer

• Work in a dynamic, international logistics environment.
• Take ownership of strategic procurement projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑border teams and stakeholders.
• Opportunity to drive innovation and impact supplier performance.