Senior Logistics Procurement Manager - Europe (M/F)

Job title: Senior Logistics Procurement Manager – Europe

Location: Katowice HUB (hybrid)

Type: FTC - maternity cover 

Who we are and what we do:

LIPTON Teas & Infusions is the world’s leading tea business, home to iconic, purpose‑driven brands like Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, Lyons and PG Tips.

We craft great teas for every occasion, to bring joy and inspire a healthier lifestyle. Guided by our values of people first, ownership, passion for excellence, and consumer and customer centricity, we create long‑term value for our people, trade partners, suppliers, and the communities where we operate.

If you’re a diverse thinker who takes personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen, someone who shares our values around humanity and courage and someone who enjoys a good cup of tea (on the house!), then we could be a good match! ✨

Your role:

This role sits within the Indirect Procurement team and leads the development and delivery of logistics sourcing strategies across Europe. Reporting to the Head of Logistics Procurement, the Senior Logistics Procurement Manager partners with regional supply chain stakeholders to drive value, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and alignment with global category strategies.

The role manages a significant logistics portfolio across transportation, warehousing, and related services, working cross-functionally to deliver impact through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and transformation initiatives.

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver European logistics sourcing strategies aligned with global priorities.


• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including tenders, negotiations, and contract implementation.


• Manage strategic logistics suppliers, driving performance, governance, innovation, and continuous improvement.


• Act as a procurement partner to regional logistics and supply chain stakeholders.


• Deliver cost savings and value creation using market intelligence, benchmarking, and analytics.


• Support resilience, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and logistics transformation programs, while ensuring procurement compliance and KPI reporting.

Stakeholder Management

Internal:

Regional Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Excellence, Finance and Procurement, European Supply Chain Leadership

External:

Logistics service providers, carriers, warehousing partners, freight forwarders, and industry bodies

What we are looking for:

What you bring:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field


• 6–8 years’ procurement experience, ideally within logistics or supply chain categories


• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract governance


• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and sourcing projects end-to-end


• Solid commercial and analytical capability, including cost modelling, benchmarking, and reporting


• Strong understanding of logistics cost drivers and market dynamics

How you work:

• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence senior partners across a regional or international environment


• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into execution


• Strong project and change management skills


• Comfortable working independently in a global, matrix organisation


• Fluent in English

Nice to have:

• Experience across transportation, warehousing, ocean freight, or logistics procurement


• Exposure to logistics transformation, network optimisation, or operating model changes


• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS, NEVI, ISM)

What’s in it for you:

As part of the Katowice HUB, you’ll join a modern, collaborative environment designed to help you thrive—professionally and personally. Our benefits package includes:   

• Yearly salary review and annual bonus based on company’s results and individual performance   

• Private medical care and employer‑paid life insurance   

• Monthly MyBenefit cafeteria points and holiday reimbursement    

• Access to discounted company products   

• Employee referral rewards up to 3,000 PLN   

• Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities   

• Cross‑functional collaboration with global teams   

• Regular HUB events, recognition programs, and a strong culture of teamwork   

What to expect from us:

We know that the whole recruitment process can be stressful, so we promise to make it as straightforward as possible. Our process is usually 2-3 stages (depending on the seniority of the role) and we are aiming to review every CV within 2 weeks. 

We are an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! 

A GDPR clause (for Poland):

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data contained in your CV and application documents for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). Your data will be processed only for the duration of this recruitment unless you provide separate consent for future recruitment processes.