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Procurement Manager Logistics - Europe (Germany, The Netherlands) Remote (DE)
Cimpress/Vista
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About this role
Our Team The Global Procurement & Supplier Research team at Cimpress Services drives strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and total cost of ownership across our international manufacturing and e-commerce network. We partner closely with decentralized business units, plant leaders, and top-tier logistics providers across Europe to ensure resilient, cost-effective, and high-performance supply chain operations. Operating in a collaborative remote-first environment, our team empowers businesses to deliver seamless customer delivery experiences worldwide. What You Will Do • Lead and execute the regional logistics procurement strategy across European manufacturing plants and business units, with a steadfast focus on optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and achieving commercial KPIs. • Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with regional freight forwarders, 3PLs, and carrier networks to ensure service continuity, high performance, and continuous market innovation. • Strategize inbound (Air, Ocean, Road) and outbound (B2B, B2C, and Drop Shipment last-mile) logistics solutions that proactively enhance delivery reliability and customer satisfaction. • Collaborate seamlessly with decentralized Plant Directors, Business Logistics Managers, and Global Procurement peers to align sourcing initiatives with localized operational requirements. • Conduct rigorous market intelligence research and detailed cost modeling to benchmark rates, anticipate supply chain disruptions, and mitigate operational risk. • Serve as the primary commercial lead during contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, and service-level escalations in close partnership with legal and operational teams. • Champion continuous improvement and sustainable e-commerce fulfillment practices by identifying emerging technologies and streamlined distribution channels. Your Qualifications At Cimpress, we seek individuals who bring new ideas and perspectives to our teams and improve our culture. No matter your background or experience, we encourage you to apply—even if you feel you don't exactly meet the requirements or qualifications. You might be a strong candidate for this or other roles. • 5+ years of experience in international logistics procurement, freight forwarding management, or supply chain operations across European markets. • Proven track record of developing and executing multi-modal freight strategies (Road, Air, Ocean) and e-commerce last-mile parcel networks. • Advanced proficiency in commercial contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and supplier performance management. • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and partner effectively within a decentralized, matrixed international organization. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Nice to Have • Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience. • Professional procurement or supply chain certifications (such as CIPS, CSCP, or APICS). • Practical proficiency with enterprise data analytics, procurement platforms, and modern collaboration tools (MS Office, Google Workspace). • Working knowledge of European transport regulations and sustainable freight initiatives. Why You'll Love Working Here Cimpress Services’ central teams keep us entrepreneurial as we grow, enabling our businesses to stay customer-focused while building tools and services that amplify our impact. Our team members are problem solvers, storytellers, and relationship builders, supporting company-wide functions like finance, compliance, procurement, and communications. Continuously evolving our processes and technology, we drive Cimpress’ rapid growth. Our Remote-First culture offers autonomy and flexibility, with collaboration spaces available for in-person teamwork. About Us Led by founder and CEO Robert Keane, Cimpress invests in and helps build customer-focused, entrepreneurial mass customization businesses to create personalized physical (and digital) products, for over 17 million global customers. Our businesses can choose the solutions that work for them, or assemble any custom combination they need. This makes it easier and faster to do things like introduce new products, reach customers and track orders. And this kind of innovation keeps customers coming back. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Cimpress exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the Cimpress team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea. Equal Opportunity Employer Cimpress is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires. Originally posted on Himalayas