Tasks and responsibilities:

• Commercial and financial responsibility for freight portfolio including containers, breakbulk, road transport and warehousing.
• Purchase worldwide freight from international carriers.
• Work proactively on different pricing models and market analyses to ensure the best solution for our business.
• Manage and monitor contract agreements.
• Knowledge of, and ability to analyze, complex international freight markets.
• Effective stakeholder management through timely advice on market developments.
• Identify opportunities and implement improvements that optimize our global supply chain.

Skills & experience:

• Master’s (preferably) or Bachelor’s, ideally from a Business School.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a commercial or purchasing position.
• Strong commercial background and winner’s mentality.
• Ambitious, results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Affinity with supply chain solutions and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Stress-resistant ability to feel energized by a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed time management skills, including ability to handle multiple projects with short-term deadlines.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with international vendors and customers.
• High proficiency in Dutch and English.

You:

You’re comfortable working both in a team and independently. Flexible and collaborative with a get-things-done mindset, you have strong numerical, (data) analytical and social skills.

You enjoy interacting with others, helped by your genuine interest in different cultures and ability to build enduring business relationships.

You love closing great deals and are energized by the challenges of a highly-dynamic work environment like the international trade markets. You’re a stress-resistant, intelligent risk-taker. A go-getter who is also keen to learn and grow.

What we offer:

In addition to an energizing and inspiring role and workplace, we offer a strong range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
• Informal, open work culture.
• Freedom and flexibility to take ownership of your optimal work-life balance.
• Training, education and development opportunities appropriate to your position.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development.
• Highly-experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will be happy to guide you.
• A strong retirement plan.
• Excellent employment conditions, including favorable variable remuneration, leave and group insurance arrangements.

Acquisition in respect of this vacancy is not wanted and will not be appreciated.