Procurement Business Partner - Logistics

Office Based: London EC1V 7LQ

Hours of Work: 40hrs per week Monday to Friday

Benefits include: Wayfair Employee Discount Private Medical Care Dental Care Gym Membership Tuition Reimbursement 25 Days starting Holiday (with tenure entitlement) Bank Holidays Pension Cycle to Work scheme amongst others.

We are creating a new dynamic Procurement team and looking for a strong visionary leader.

This is a sensational opportunity to utilise your leadership and strategic skills to carve a new innovative approach to global digital logistics solutions with freedom of autonomy and the backing of a well known brand.

CastleGate Forwarding (CGF) is an exciting fastgrowing digital freight forwarding startup within Wayfair moving containers globally to Wayfairs shelves and beyond. We offer a full suite of shipping servicesincluding Asia consolidation ocean freight haulage customs brokerage and cargo insuranceproviding Wayfair suppliers with competitive and efficient logistics solutions. Our proprietary endtoend logistics network enhances speed quality and cost efficiency.

As a Procurement Business Partner Logistics you will have a varied role leading a team responsible for optimising inbound freight operations and procurement strategy. You will oversee carrier relationships negotiate contracts improve operational efficiencies and drive cost savings while ensuring high service levels.

What you will do:

Lead a team of dedicated logistics and procurement professionals whilst owning the operational and financial performance for end to end EU Logistics. With an approach embedded in ensuring improved efficiencies costs and exemplary service you will develop strategies and initiatives to drive operational success.

Own & Oversee the end to end procurement process defining and executing carrier strategies and developing longterm trusted relationships with a focus on staying ahead of market trends driving continuous improvements and innovative logistics solutions for inbound freight.

Work closely with our Technology and Business Intelligence teams youll leverage data automate processes and utilise robust reporting tools to allow you to standardise processes streamline workflows and where necessary make quick changes to ensure that we retain our competitive position.

What youll need:

• Demonstrable experience in logistics supply chain procurement or operations management with a track record of driving results.
• Experience managing developing and coaching a high performing team.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills with expertise in contract negotiations and rate benchmarking.
• Proven analytical and datadriven skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies (SQL/GBQ knowledge is a plus).
• Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with a structured approach to tackling operational challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience leading crossfunctional initiatives.
• Experience in freight forwarding drayage or ocean carrier management is a plus.
• Fluency in an additional language is advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for your skill set and you thrive on shaping a division to your vision please apply now.

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