Global Procurement Manager - International Freight

About this position

The Global Procurement Manager – International Freight is responsible for securing global, cross-business unit logistics spend at optimal end-to-end (E2E) cost and best-in-class commercial terms. The role ensures strategic access to a resilient, innovative, and sustainable logistics supply base while driving value creation across cost, service, risk, and environmental impact.

What you´ll do

• Drive global freight procurement strategy and deliver measurable E2E cost, service, and value improvements aligned with business targets.
• Build and manage a high-performing, sustainable supplier portfolio, driving innovation, resilience, and ESG/CO₂ reduction initiatives.
• Act as a trusted partner to Supply Chain and Business Units, aligning procurement strategies with business needs and influencing senior stakeholders globally.
• Coach and develop procurement teams, fostering a high-performance culture and strengthening sourcing, negotiation, and data-driven capabilities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes with full transparency, compliance, and proactive contract and agreement portfolio management.
• Manage supply risk and crisis situations, strengthen logistics resilience, and leverage digital tools and data to enhance decision-making and performance.

What makes you a good fit

• Strong business and procurement acumen, with 5–7 years of relevant procurement experience required
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong analytical and logical thinking, with excellent data management capabilities
• Expertise in cost optimization, risk management, and supplier management
• Solid technical proficiency in procurement tools and digital platforms
• Good understanding of logistics markets and broader supply chain dynamics
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability in complex environments
• Ability to create impact and influence senior stakeholders
• Agile mindset with an entrepreneurial approach
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions
• Strong ownership and accountability for results
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage complexity
• Strategic perspective combined with curiosity and critical thinking
• Diversity-driven mindset with high ethical standards

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Canteen