Are you passionate about logistics, transportation, and supplier management? Do you enjoy working with data, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving sourcing initiatives in a dynamic international environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!
As a Logistics Sourcing Specialist, you will support the EMEA Transportation Procurement team by coordinating sourcing activities, managing tender processes, and providing valuable market insights that help drive effective logistics decisions across the region.
Location: Wrocław, Curie-Skłodowskiej 12
Work Model: Monday -Thursday in the office, with flexible Friday
- Support the EMEA Transport Category Buyer in daily sourcing and procurement activities.
- Coordinate and manage end-to-end operational logistics tender processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers to ensure smooth communication and execution.
- Maintain and update logistics communication platforms and key sourcing documentation.
- Support logistics reporting, data analysis, and performance tracking.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking on logistics and transportation-related topics.
- Manage pricing activities for tail-end spend through competitive bidding processes.
- Assist with supplier evaluation, data collection, and procurement process improvements.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiencies.
- 3-5 years of experience in transportation logistics, sourcing, procurement, and/or supply chain operations.
- Good understanding of logistics networks, transportation services, and supply chain processes.
- Experience supporting tendering, bidding, or supplier management activities is an advantage.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is required, as approximately 90% of communication and tools are in English. Additional European languages are considered a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data import/manipulation.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, including rules and Quick Steps.
- Good command of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience with databases, reporting tools, or procurement systems is an advantage.
- Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization skills.
- An excellent communicator who can effectively engage with multiple stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Comfortable working in a remote and fast-paced international environment.
- Agile and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Analytical, curious, and driven by data.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
- A proactive learner with strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a broader team.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in transportation logistics, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
- Good understanding of logistics networks, transportation services, and supply chain processes.
- Experience supporting tendering, bidding, or supplier management activities.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data import/manipulation).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (rules and Quick Steps).
- Good command of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience with databases, reporting tools, or procurement systems.
- Ability to conduct market research and benchmarking on logistics and transportation topics.
- Strong planning, prioritization, communication, analytical skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
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