Category Executive

CEVA Logistics is seeking a skilled Category Executive to join our Procurement and Carrier Management team in Northwest Europe. As a Category Executive, you will be responsible for the procurement of our Ground & Rail sub-contractor network, ensuring suppliers are operationally efficient and effective in meeting CEVA's and our customers' needs.

This is a hybrid role that requires collaboration with the wider team, travelling to supplier and CEVA operations, and working from home focused on sourcing strategies and category expenditure. You will report into the Head of Procurement Carrier Management Northwest Europe and work closely with the UK&I Carrier Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forge strong working relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Implement clear business plans, category strategies, and sourcing objectives
• Lead all contractual commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Manage tender processes from identification of needs to supplier selection and implementation
• Define, assess, qualify, and evaluate suppliers in cooperation with operational and carrier management teams
• Manage RFX processes for all Ground & Rail sub-contracting activities

Requirements:

• Proven road freight or logistics category management experience
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification (CIPS)
• Proven experience of managing the end-to-end process of supplier onboarding, including risk mitigation, contract review, and commercial negotiations
• Proficiency in MS packages, particularly MS Excel, and familiarity with BI tools

We value your professional and personal growth and offer a range of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy, irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and marital or civil partnership status.

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. We are supply chain experts who live and breathe logistics every day. We encourage initiative and engage and empower our diverse workforce to grow their careers within CEVA.

We offer a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in both Contract Logistics and Freight Management, thanks to our approximately 98,000 employees at more than 1,000 facilities in 160 countries worldwide. With the recent acquisition of the former Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services business, we are building one of the world's leading end-to-end eCommerce service offerings through the dedication and passion of our people—the heartbeat of our organization.

Up to £29,000 per annum + shift allowance

Up to £33,840 + £2300 Aberdeen weighting allowance per annum