Senior Global Category Manager – Logistics

Role Overview

• Define and own global logistics category strategy and sourcing roadmap – Sea Freight, Warehousing, Road freight + 3PL.
• Lead RFx processes, negotiations, and final supplier selection recommendations.
• Approve contracting strategy, commercial terms, and risk‑mitigation frameworks.
• Determine cost‑saving initiatives, competitive bidding, and consolidation opportunities.
• Achievement of category cost targets (savings, avoidance, working capital improvements).
• Supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, capacity reliability, digital capabilities).
• Risk management across logistics lanes and suppliers.

Requirements

• 7-12 years experience in global logistics procurement, transportation management (road, ocean, air, rail), warehousing & 3PL management and Supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing large, complex global suppliers.
• Strong background in sourcing, contracting, procurement governance, and cost modelling.
• Strong stakeholder management and project execution skills.
• Strategic mindset, with ability to convert business needs into category solutions.
• Alignment with Huhtamaki’s values (Care, Dare, Deliver) and a passion for food, people, and the planet.

Benefits

• Development opportunities : We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop
• Responsible employer : Sustainability is embedded in everything we do.
• We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviours, which are reinforced by our policies and practices.