Global Category Manager: Road Freight

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TK Elevator - Welcome to the future of urban mobility.

At TK Elevator we strive to make cities the best places to live, advancing an industry that moves more than 1 billion people every day. With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, service is at the heart of our business. The company has more than 1,000 locations around the world that form an extensive network that ensures proximity to customers. During the last decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world's leading lift companies.

As a market and innovation leader, we drive sustainable and efficient mobility with our broad product portfolio. As a manufacturer of lifts, freight elevators, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, stair lifts and boarding bridges, you will find us, for example, in the One World Trade Center building in New York, in the Shanghai Financial Centre, in the Berlin TV Tower and in almost every airport.

Who we are

TK Elevator is undergoing a critical business transformation to create a centrally-led, professional Global Logistics Cluster in the Procurement & Supply Chain Management department (PSM). As the Global Category Manager for Road Freight & Warehousing, you will be a key architect of this change, responsible for bringing strategy, standardization, and optimization to our complex network of surface transportation and contract logistics.

This is a unique opportunity to build a global category strategy where none currently exists. You will work within our decentralized organization, collaborating with regional PSM and Operations teams to analyze our fragmented spend, identify synergies, and lead major sourcing initiatives. You will be the central expert for critical projects, including the logistics setup for our KSA Joint Venture and the strategic renewal of our RDC & Last-Mile network in North America. Your mission is to transform our regional, transactional approach into a cohesive, cost-effective global strategy managed through strategic partnerships.

What we expect

Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management

• Lead global and regional tenders for Road Freight (FTL, LTL), CEP, and Warehousing.
• Standardize contracts, SLAs, and KPI frameworks across the organization.
• Analyze tender data and cost models to build business cases and recommend awards.
• Drive sourcing and negotiation for major strategic projects (e.g., KSA DC 3PL selection).

Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment

• Serve as SME for road freight and warehousing, aligning regional teams with global strategy.
• Partner with regional PSM and operations to understand local needs and promote scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Field teams to ensure service fit.
• Facilitate workshops to map processes, identify best practices, and drive change.

Category Strategy & Supplier Management

• Develop and refine the global category strategy for transport and warehousing.
• Manage key relationships with global/regional 3PLs and carriers.
• Lead QBRs to track performance, reduce costs, and foster innovation.

TMS & WMS Implementation

• Lead end-to-end TMS implementation projects, from scoping to go-live.
• Optimize TMS/WMS operations for automation and performance.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions, working closely with IT and vendors.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in logistics, with a strong focus on strategic procurement of road freight and warehousing/contract logistics in a large, multinational organization.
• Mandatory, hands-on experience running complex tenders for multi-site 3PL/contract logistics and multi-regional road freight.
• Deep understanding of transport and warehousing cost models, market dynamics, and leading providers in TKE's key regions (Europe and North America are a must).
• Experience with network design and optimization tools is highly desirable.
• Advanced analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel for network and cost modeling.
• Experience with e-sourcing platforms and knowledge of TMS and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent Influencing & Collaboration Skills: You must be adept at working with decentralized teams, building consensus, and driving change through influence, not authority.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: A strong ability to analyze complex, fragmented data, identify patterns, and develop data-driven strategies for network optimization.
• Project-Oriented & Structured: A methodical approach to managing multiple complex projects and initiatives simultaneously across different regions.
• Pragmatic & Proactive: A hands-on mentality, able to find practical, real-world solutions to complex operational challenges and to lead the implementation of those solutions.
• Strong Communicator & Relationship Builder: Proven ability to build trust and communicate complex ideas clearly to stakeholders at all levels, from factory managers to senior executives.

Contact

Please, send your application in English.

What we offer

• Secure job and salary – permanent contract in a technically exciting, stable, and sustainable industry and an attractive compensation package
• Social benefits and an attractive work calendar.
• Teamwork & safety – an open, transparent, and value-oriented culture
• Individualized training plan from your very first day.
• TK Elevator is a company with an open, transparent culture that focuses on the people who make it up. At TKE you will receive frequent feedback, continuous training and space to contribute your ideas.

Additional information

At TKE we are committed to a corporate culture that values and is committed to diversity. We understand that different cultures, professional profiles, nationalities or gender enrich us and allow us to work together and achieve excellence. We are adhered to the world compact and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

TK Elevator is a forward-thinking company where people can find the freedom to broaden their horizons and become part of a company that is diverse, exciting, innovative and, on top of all, stable. We have created a work environment that fosters respect, tolerance and diversity, where people can grow professionally and work in teams passionate about transforming the industry.

We are a company committed to people, society and the planet. Aligning our business success with attention to the needs of our social environment and the planet makes our brand even stronger and more sustainable. Our commitment goes from respecting our regulations and codes of conduct to our social policies in favour of integration, diversity and conciliation.

Job Reference: ES_ET_EA_IBA_TKE00687