Transport Procurement Manager (m/w/d)

Accountabilities:: Manage incoming transport requests, clarify customer requirements, and identify suitable transportation solutions based on shipment specifications. Source transport capacity by requesting and evaluating quotations from carrier partners. Negotiate competitive freight rates and select the most appropriate transport providers based on vehicle category, route, lead time, availability, and service requirements. Coordinate procurement activities efficiently, following established processes and ensuring customers receive timely and reliable responses. Calculate selling prices, assess cost structures and margins, and proactively present competitive transport offers to customers. Maintain accurate records of transport requests, quotations, pricing information, and orders within internal systems. Ensure high data quality and documentation standards to support transparent procurement operations. Monitor carrier performance and provide feedback to support the continuous improvement of the transport partner network. Build and maintain strong relationships with transport providers, ensuring reliable capacity and service quality. Identify recurring operational challenges and collaborate with the team to develop standardized workflows and more efficient procurement processes. Contribute ideas for process optimization, digitalization, and automation to improve the efficiency of daily operations. Requirements: 2–5 years of professional experience in freight forwarding, transport coordination, transport logistics, freight procurement, or a comparable role. Solid understanding of transport operations, carrier management, freight purchasing, and logistics processes. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work efficiently, manage multiple requests, and maintain an overview in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to interact with transport partners and customers and make independent decisions. Good numerical and commercial understanding, including the ability to calculate transport prices, evaluate costs, and work with margins. Confident user of digital tools such as CRM systems, spreadsheets, and Transport Management Systems (TMS). Openness to adopting new software, digital solutions, AI-powered tools, and automation technologies. Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Good working knowledge of English, with the confidence to communicate in professional situations. Additional languages are an advantage. A reliable, proactive, and responsible working style, combined with strong ownership and clear communication. A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute to shared team objectives while working independently. Benefits: Fully Remote Work: Enjoy a remote-first working environment with no mandatory office attendance. Competitive Salary: Annual gross salary ranging from €40,000 to €45,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from 30 days of paid vacation per year for full-time employees. Monthly Benefits Allowance: Receive a €50 monthly tax- and social security-free benefits allowance through HRmony, redeemable for various services and products, including groceries, shopping, and entertainment. Company Pension Scheme: Benefit from a 20% employer contribution toward occupational pension provision (bAV). Premium IT Equipment: Receive high-quality Apple equipment to support your daily work. Modern Digital Workplace: Work with up-to-date software, digital tools, and AI-powered solutions in an environment focused on automation and innovation. Structured Onboarding: Benefit from clear onboarding processes designed to help you settle into your role successfully. Regular Feedback and Development: Participate in ongoing feedback sessions and performance reviews based on open communication and mutual respect. Collaborative Startup Culture: Join a young, ambitious team of approximately 40 professionals in a straightforward and supportive working environment. Professional Growth: Contribute to the development of innovative logistics solutions while continuously expanding your skills and responsibilities. Inclusive Environment: Work in a culture that values diversity, cooperation, transparency, and equal opportunities.