- Logistics Procurement / 3PL & Distribution / Cost Optimisation -
An international company is currently recruiting a Logistics Procurement & Distribution Specialist to join its Logistics team in Amsterdam.
The role will focus on managing operational performance and cost control across external warehouses, 3PL partners, and freight forwarders. The successful candidate will drive supplier performance, logistics cost reduction, contract management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain network.
The role will also support the Distribution team with warehouse-related topics and provide guidance to internal branches on logistics-related matters.
(Ref: CC47764 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Monitor operational KPIs across warehouses, 3PL partners, and freight forwarders and drive performance improvements
• Attend performance reviews with logistics partners and ensure agreed SLA levels are maintained
• Control warehousing, transportation, and freight costs and analyse key cost drivers
• Validate logistics invoices, challenge additional charges, and drive cost reduction initiatives
• Benchmark warehouse and freight rates against market standards
• Manage supplier contracts, including renewals and renegotiations
• Collaborate with Logistics, Sales, Finance, Planning, and Distribution teams
• Support warehouse operations and provide guidance and solutions for branch enquiries
• Improve communication and processes between warehouses and branches
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics and transport network

Ideal Candidate
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5–7 years' experience in Logistics or Supply Chain
• Proven experience in procurement or supplier management, preferably for logistics services
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost and operational performance
• Experience working in KPI-driven environments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Written and spoken Dutch and English
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and change/optimisation processes is advantageous
• Willingness to travel

Conditions
• Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
• Working Style: hybrid
• Salary: negotiable (depending on experience)
• Job Type: full-time, initially 1 year contract (intended to be extended)
• Working Hours: TBC
• Start: negotiable

*All applicants for the Logistics Procurement & Distribution Specialist position must have the right to work in the Netherlands without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.