About this role
It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
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Manage end-to-end vendor management cycle—from scouting and aggressive price negotiation to strict record-keeping and formal vendor onboarding. A meticulous eye for detail, strong organizational compliance, and an uncompromising work ethic are essential for this role.
## How you create impact
- Rate Negotiation: Source and negotiate competitive cross-border freight rates (Road) to maximize cost-efficiency and service quality.
- Quotation Safekeeping: Disciplinary archive, update, and secure all vendor quotes and contracts in a centralized system for instant internal access.
- Vendor Onboarding: Manage the vetting and onboarding of new logistics partners, verifying all legal permits, customs compliance, and safety standards.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor global freight trends, fuel surcharges, and market capacity to proactively secure advantageous pricing.
- Performance Management: Evaluate vendor KPIs (on-time delivery, pricing stability) and foster reliable, long-term partnerships.
## What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in Logistics and Transportation
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good communication and negotiation skills
## What's in it for you
## Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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