Transport Supply Chain Specialist

2 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cracking Travel Recruitment Full time
About the Role

Cracking Travel Recruitment is seeking a skilled Transport Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. As a Ground Transport Contract Manager, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and managing transport suppliers worldwide.

We require an experienced professional with a strong background in global supply chain management, ideally with experience working with rail operators, coach operators, bus and taxi companies.

The successful candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, a deep understanding of international market dynamics, and the ability to work across diverse regions and cultures.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform market research to understand supply chain dynamics in target regions, identifying opportunities and challenges
  • Negotiate contracts with new suppliers, ensuring favourable terms while adhering to company standards
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolving issues proactively and evaluating performance regularly

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in global supply chain management ideally with rail operators, coach operators, bus and taxi companies
  • Strong understanding of international market dynamics and the ability to work across diverse regions and cultures
  • Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable supplier agreements

Benefits:

  • Circa £40k basic salary dependant on skills and experience
  • Homebased working to support a positive work-life balance with business trips to Central & Eastern Europe
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
  • Length of service awards with increased holiday allowance when you reach key milestones


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