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Sourcing Specialist (m/f/d) Heavy Haulage Transports
Hamburg, DE, 22419
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YOUR TASKS:
As a Specialist Sourcing Heavy Haulage Transport you will be responsible to supervise & support the logistic managers in the different regions in regards of sourcing heavy haulage transport services for various projects. The projects’ locations are worldwide, mainly inside Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring that global sourcing standards and guidelines are implemented into the local & regional contracts.
- Responsible for supplier developments incl. cross regional developments.
- Support & guide the evaluation of suppliers, negotiation regarding road transport services.
- Ensure on-time sourcing of high-quality transport services while meeting budget requirements.
- First contact point within the Global Sourcing Logistics Department regarding road transport.
- Support the assessment of possible transport routes, necessary transport equipment and transport prices in close cooperation with the Area Logistic Managers, Sales & Tender team.
- Collect and consolidate information regarding road transport budgets and contract costs from the European Area Logistic Managers.
- Provide and maintain monthly report.
- Support the Operations team in order to ensure successful execution of the projects.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness of projects and recommend suitable cost optimization in cooperation with Commercial Project Management.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Apprenticeship or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in logistics, transport or similar technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the heavy haulage industry for either the wind energy sector or the energy sector in general.
- Expert in heavy haulage transport equipment.
- Good knowledge of transport restrictions, permit applications, trail runs, etc.
- Strong communication skills which allow for effective and professional negotiations with suppliers.
- Very good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent command of the English and Spanish language, both written and spoken. Good command of the German language is a benefit.
- Proficiency in MS Office, skills in SAP are a plus.
- Able to work independently and as part of an international and intercultural team.
The role requires frequent traveling (up to 50 %), mainly inside Europe. In this role you will report directly to the VP Global Sourcing Logistics.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. Nordex USA, Inc. does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.