Our client is a leading logistics group active in the wood packaging industry. They operate in 10 countries and employ more than 900 employees, spread over a total of more than 50 sites. Given the strong growth of the company, they currently have a vacancy for a
Logistic Buyer – Spain - Burriana
Purpose of the position:
Organizing, managing, and optimizing transport and logistics activities across different PGS sites. The position ensures cost-efficient, reliable, and sustainable logistics solutions by selecting and negotiating with transport providers, structuring contractual frameworks, and supporting business development with competitive transport conditions.
Responsibilities:
1) Logistics management
• Coordinate and optimize logistics across multiple sites in Spain and France (e.g., Burriana, Bilbao, Salles). • Manage transport of raw materials (wood) and distribution of finished products nationally (Spain) and internationally (notably France). • Develop and maintain supplier relationships: negotiate conditions, rates, and contracts. • Actively prospect for new carriers to improve efficiency and strengthen the supplier base. • Optimize transport routes, reduce empty runs, and enhance cost effectiveness. • Guarantee compliance with delivery deadlines and monitor logistics KPIs. • Manage and resolve customer complaints related to transport. • Verify and validate transport invoices and perform related administrative tasks (e.g., creation of supplier files). • Prepare regular follow-up reports for Belgian management (results, incidents, prospects, improvement areas).
2) Supplier management & procurement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers. • Negotiate rates, conditions, and contracts with transport partners. • Actively prospect and qualify new carriers to improve efficiency and reduce dependency on single providers. • Prepare requests for quotation, analyze offers, and support contract implementation. 3) Optimization & efficiency • Optimize transport routes, reduce empty runs, and improve cost effectiveness. • Review and structure collaborations with logistics service providers in clear contractual frameworks (volumes, KPIs, penalties, pricing conditions). • Support sales teams with competitive offers by providing optimized transport tariffs. Profile Qualification • Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or equivalent experience. Experience • Minimum 5 years in logistics procurement, transport management, or a similar role. • Proven track record in supplier negotiation and logistics optimization. Competences • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities. • Excellent knowledge of logistics flows and cost optimization. • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, sales, and production. • Good organizational and reporting skills. • Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites. • Languages: Spanish, English, French. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
3 • Ensuring compliance with the PGS Code of Conduct and relevant standards and legislation.
Offer:
You will be part of an organisation with a people-centred and pragmatic company culture that considers sustainable development of great importance. The team will welcome you with open arms and support you where necessary. You will become part of a dynamic, fast-growing environment with room for initiative and personal development.
Interested? Send your CV and a short letter of motivation to Isabelle@kennedybenelux.com.