Area Contract Logistics Procurement Specialist

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You will be part of our Contract Logistics team, adding your procurement expertise + operational skills to the delivery of customer + operational excellence.

How you create impact

You will be responsible for managing regional procurement activities across OPEX + CAPEX categories, office supplies, facility management, and warehouse asset maintenance. You will ensure adherence to the 5Rs of Procurement - delivering the Right Product, in the Right Quantity, with the Right Quality, at the Right Time, and at the Right Price. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:

• Lead end to end sourcing + procurement activities for operational requirements and new business projects, ensuring timely, cost effective + quality driven solutions.
• Manage office supplies + facility management activities, including coordination with property management, contractors, and service providers.
• Raise and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and supplier invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies + approval workflows.
• Administer maintenance contracts, rate agreements, and service contracts to ensure uninterrupted operations + optimal commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate workplace support services, including transportation, courier management, housekeeping, and other business support requirements.
• Identify, evaluate + onboard potential suppliers while maintaining a robust supplier base across the region.
• Deliver procurement savings and cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, contract negotiations, demand aggregation, and process improvements.
• Build + maintain strong supplier relationships to drive service excellence, competitive pricing, and long-term value creation.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance + procurement governance standards.
• Support budgeting, spend analysis, reporting + data-driven decision-making to improve cost control and procurement performance.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience in Contract Logistics, warehousing, 3PL or logistics operations is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation and procurement strategy.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations, MHE, warehouse infrastructure and operational procurement categories.
• Demonstrated experience in cost reduction, spend analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong an.alytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Whats in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, youll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impacton business, on customers, and on careers. Heres what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.