Procurement Manager – European Road Freight (LTL / FTL)
maersk · DEHAM34 - Hamburg - Johann Kontor ; Johanniswall 7 ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Operations
- Experience
- 5+ years
Make an Impact Where It Matters
At Maersk, we don’t just move cargo — we move ambitions, opportunities, and entire supply chains forward. As a global leader in integrated logistics, we are transforming how goods move across borders and markets, making supply chains simpler, smarter, and more sustainable.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager – European Road Freight (LTL / FTL) to join our Logistics & Services Procurement organisation. The role is flexibly located within Europe, reflecting the pan-European scope and enabling us to attract the best possible talent.
This role combines strategic direction with hands-on, tactical procurement execution in a fast-paced, international environment.
The Opportunity
As Procurement Manager, you will act as a commercial and operational business partner for European road freight, managing a complex carrier ecosystem across LTL and FTL networks, covering both domestic and cross-border flows.
You will contribute to category strategy development while remaining closely involved in day-to-day sourcing, negotiations, rate management, contract execution, and performance follow-up.
You will work closely with stakeholders across Product (MGF, LCL, MEC), Network Design, HSSE, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Digital teams across Europe and globally.
What You’ll Be Doing
Category Strategy & Tactical Sourcing Execution
- Contribute to pan-European road freight category strategies with a clear LTL / FTL focus
- Lead and execute sourcing activities such as tenders, lane pricing, carrier onboarding, and negotiations
- Establish and maintain carrier agreements that balance cost, service quality, and scalability
- Support continuous rate optimisation through structured follow-up
Carrier Network, Performance & Contract Management
- Manage a European road freight carrier network across domestic and cross-border flows
- Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, cost, and service quality and drive improvements
- Ensure contract compliance and performance follow-up
Multi-Product Procurement Scope
- Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) road freight networks
- E-commerce pickups and linehauls
- LTL, LCL and distribution solutions
Data-Driven & Digital Procurement
- Use data to benchmark rates and support sourcing decisions
- Work with TMS and digital platforms (e.g. Oracle Transportation Management, Transporeon, CargoWise)
Commercial Partnership & Planning
- Partner closely with Product teams (MGF, LCL, MEC)
- Proactively plan sourcing activities to meet operational needs
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement, road freight, or logistics experience
- Experience with European LTL / FTL networks and cross-border transport
- Experience balancing strategic sourcing with hands-on execution
Commercial, Analytical & Digital Skills
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Ability to use data to support sourcing and pricing decisions
- Experience with procurement systems, BI tools, or TMS platforms is an advantage
Ways of Working
- Execution-focused, proactive, and structured
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Languages & Systems
- Fluent English required
- Additional European languages (e.g. German, Danish, Polish, Spanish) are highly valued but not mandatory
- Strong proficiency in MS Office; ERP, procurement platforms, and transport systems are an advantage
Why Maersk?
At Maersk, you don’t just fill a role — you help shape the future of global logistics. You will join an international organisation with strong ownership, trust, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
You can expect exposure to European road freight markets at scale, close collaboration with product and logistics teams, and strong professional development opportunities.
Ready to Move the World With Us?
We review applications on an ongoing basis. If you are excited to drive procurement impact across European road freight (LTL / FTL), we look forward to hearing from you.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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