Role Overview
Regional Logistics Category Manager, spanning the South of England, focused on commercial ownership and performance of a large outsourced transport network.
Responsible for end‑to‑end management of Tier 2 and Tier 3 logistics providers (3PLs and hauliers), including full accountability for supplier selection, contracting, rate negotiation, and ongoing performance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full commercial lifecycle of Tier 2 and Tier 3 logistics providers, including onboarding, contracting, rate negotiation, and exit decisions.
- Manage a regional 3PL/haulier portfolio, ensuring the right balance of cost, service, and capacity.
- Lead rate negotiations and cost modelling, using market insight and data to secure best value.
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives such as best cost carrier allocation, backhaul utilisation, and supplier mix strategy.
- Monitor and improve supplier performance through structured reviews and KPI tracking.
- Act as the key interface between operations, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring alignment on capacity and service delivery.
Who You Are
- You have experience managing outsourced logistics, 3PL providers, or transport supplier contracts.
- You understand commercial logistics levers – rate structures, contract terms, supplier performance frameworks, and cost drivers.
- You are confident owning supplier negotiations and commercial decisions, with the ability to influence spend and deliver measurable savings.
- You bring a portfolio mindset, able to manage multiple suppliers and optimise across a network rather than a single operation.
- You are data‑driven, using insight to challenge rates, improve utilisation, and inform supplier strategy.
- You build strong, credible relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders, balancing challenge with collaboration.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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