Senior Category Manager, Logistics Procurement - Global Road, Rail and Intermodal

The Senior Category Manager for Global Road, Rail and Intermodal Freight Procurement , part of the Global Logistics Procurement organization, will be responsible for the overall enterprise Category Strategy for Road, Rail and Intermodal transportation across the Haleon Supply Chain as well as the direct sourcing activities for International Road Freight (Leg B) and associated services globally. They will deliver the required business outcomes across Haleon's £150m global spend on this category by working closely with Regional/Cross BU procurement colleagues, Site/CMO teams, Regional Logistics Operations, Logistics CoE team and functional business subject matter experts. The role will directly manage and drive a set of Road, Rail and Intermodal sub-category strategies (such as FTL or LTL) and be the procurement business partner to Quality Supply Chain and our Trading Partners organization. They will ensure supporting teams correctly implement agreed commercial outcomes, and as necessary resolve commercial escalations. Minimum level of education required: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance. Preferred: Relevant Master's degree or Industry qualification. Extensive specialist knowledge and practical logistics experience, e.g., viewed as subject matter expert in managing Logistics category in a regional/global sourcing context and/or demonstrated 3PL/4PL logistics operation capabilities. Demonstrated ability to forge close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders at management level. Understanding business value, business priorities, and translating that into driving strategies for competitive commercial advantage. Experience managing the delivery of large projects (project and change management experience with strong leadership) and with end-to-end service / operations management. Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills. Location: Warsaw, Poland or London Bankside UK or Weybridge iHQ UK.