Senior Manager, European Transportation Procurement

Location: Office Based London

Working Hours: 40hour per week (Monday-Friday)

People Management Role: No

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.

Drive Strategic Impact in European Transportation

Designing a supply chain that delivers at scale!

Senior Manager European Transportation Procurement! Take a leading role in shaping the future of our transportation network across the region. In this highly strategic position youll manage end-to-end carrier relationshipsfrom first mile supplier collections to last mile deliveryfor both small and large parcels within the UK and Ireland.

As part of our dynamic Global Transportation & Delivery team youll drive contract negotiations lead RFPs and ensure high-performing cost-effective carrier partnerships. Your key focus will be leading procurement and commercial strategy across all transportation modes within the UKcovering first mile supplier collections middle mile truckload and last mile small and large parcel delivery. Youll also support cross-border carrier relationships and flows from Europe and Poland into the UK and Ireland ensuring international operations are efficient and well-integrated into the broader network.

If youre ready to make a major impact energized by innovation and thrive in a fast-paced global environment; this may be the next adventure youve been seeking.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and execute regional carrier sourcing strategies aligned with Wayfairs growth and service goals.
• Identify and qualify new carrier partners across first middle and last mile segments.
• Lead carrier RFPs rate negotiations and contract renewals across the UK and Europe.
• Own end-to-end commercial relationships with transportation providers.
• Ensure competitive pricing while improving service levels and operational flexibility.
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve billing discrepancies contract disputes and claims issues.
• Manage carrier invoicing processes dispute resolution and payment integrity.
• Monitor and benchmark carrier performance metrics (cost speed quality reliability).
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Partner with Logistics Operations Supply Chain Finance Legal and Technology teams to drive carrier initiatives.
• Support new transportation programs and service expansion projects across the region.

What Youll Need:

• Demonstrable experience in transportation procurement carrier management or logistics operations ideally within the e-commerce retail or home market. Any high-volume/ large parcel shipping understanding would be advantageous.
• A proven track record of managing cross-border shipping operations including transit time reduction maximising truckloads parcel & large parcel carriers and optimising costs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK and European transportation networks regulatory environments and carrier markets.
• Clear understanding of contract law and logistics compliance requirements across the UK and EU.
• Capability to work autonomously apply strategic thinking and lead projects from initial concept through to successful implementation.
• Expertise in negotiating complex transportation contracts leading RFP processes and utilising e-sourcing or procurement tools (e.g. Jaggaer Coupa Ariba).
• Exceptional analytical and financial acumen with the ability to assess transportation costs and carrier performance.
• Effective relationship management skills someone who collaborates effectively with both external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Capability to leverage Excel and Google Sheets for complex tasks involving formulas pivot tables and large datasets. Familiarity with tools such as GBQSQL or Looker is advantageous.
• Proficiency in navigating IT systems tools and platforms simultaneously (eg: Google Suite/ Microsoft Office)

Travel Requirements

Although this role is predominantly office based a flexibility to:

• Travel to UK & Ireland Wayfair Depots Fulfilment Centres Supplier pickup sites and Carrier sites (approximately 10-15%) &
• Wider EU & Boston travel (approximately 2- 3 trips per year).

Apply now and make your next move your most impactful one yet at Wayfair.

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