Branch Manager Logistics

As our new Regional Sourcing Manager - Logistics, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing activities of the subcategory logistics, with the objective to generate reduction in the total cost of ownership to the ICL sites. In close cooperation with divisional supply chain teams across Europe, you will lead regional tender processes on transportation, warehousing and value-added logistic services. You will be working in a team that consists of Global Sourcing Managers, Regional Sourcing Managers, Logistic Buyers, Operational Buyers and will be reporting to the Lead Regional Sourcing Manager - Logistics. You will actively lead strategic sourcing activities for the logistics sub-category, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving service quality or vendor service levels, and identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiating and closing framework-agreements for the EU region. Establish and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers; We offer a challenging fulltime role in a dynamic new environment where you can help shape the future of a centralized procurement organization for a company that has chosen its strategic direction: creating "One ICL". We always strive to be the best and encourage everyone who works with us to excel. To be successful in this exciting role, you have a relevant Bachelor degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in logistics procurement, international supply chain of chemicals and/ or minerals industry. You have an excellent command of English, an additional European language is a pre. Experience with logistics of dry bulk, liquid bulk and packed products all modalities. Understanding of ADR, ADN, RID, IMO, IATA, GDP or IFS; Understanding of regulations for warehousing of chemical and fertilizer products; Freight Procurement, Transporeon TMS, SAP, MS Office; Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes; Ability to work collaboratively, and in a matrix management style organization; We expect you to be 4 days on site in our Amsterdam EHQ, 1 day remote, and (international) travel of approx. Sourcing and procuring European Logistics solutions is what you do and love? Then we'd love to see your application! Click on "Apply now" button and upload your resume online. We can only accept applications through our online process. About ICL ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating potash, bromine and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. ICL extracts raw materials from well-positioned mineral assets and utilizes technology and industrial know-how to add value for customers in key agricultural and industrial markets worldwide. The European Headquarters are located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.