Lead - Procurement Category Manager Transportation

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead - Procurement Category Manager Transportation 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, 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.

• Manage end-to-end category (sub)strategy, deliver On’s transportation cost and quality goals through the procurement of freight service

• Responsible for creating and driving new procurement initiatives to enhance transportation global strategy (cost, risks, compliance, etc)

• Lead sourcing activities related to all modes of transportation for international and domestic freight spend (prepare, negotiate, analyze, award)

• Collaborate strongly 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 as various Regional Teams on delivering new procurement standards for outbound flows (last mile delivery, parcels, returns, LTL, B2C, B2B, etc.)

• Interact with many internal stakeholders to support procurement transformation (legal, finance, controlling, customs, R&D, supply chain, etc)

• Prepare, manage, analyze and award RFPs/bids for contract renewals and new business

• Support developing new procurement requirements and standardsProvide transportation market intelligence, supplier research and financial analysis required to evaluate procurement business cases

• Support continuous improvement, corrective action, and escalation initiatives with transport providers

• Responsible for monitoring freight costs and advising where negotiation, corrective actions and/or freight tenders are required