This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Transport Procurement Manager (m/w/d) based in Spain. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Transport Procurement Manager to strengthen a growing logistics and procurement team. In this role, you will manage transport requests, source reliable carrier partners, and secure competitive freight solutions for customers. Acting as the key link between the carrier network and customer requirements, you will ensure efficient coordination, attractive pricing, and high service quality. You will negotiate transport rates, evaluate supplier offers, and make fast, informed decisions to deliver the best solutions for each shipment. Beyond daily operations, you will contribute to strengthening the carrier network and improving procurement processes through structured workflows and digital tools. This is an opportunity to take ownership in a dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Accountabilities:
- Manage incoming transport requests, clarify customer requirements, and identify suitable transportation solutions based on shipment specifications.
- Source transport capacity by requesting and evaluating quotations from carrier partners.
- Negotiate competitive freight rates and select the most appropriate transport providers based on vehicle category, route, lead time, availability, and service requirements.
- Coordinate procurement activities efficiently, following established processes and ensuring customers receive timely and reliable responses.
- Calculate selling prices, assess cost structures and margins, and proactively present competitive transport offers to customers.
- Maintain accurate records of transport requests, quotations, pricing information, and orders within internal systems.




- Ensure high data quality and documentation standards to support transparent procurement operations.
- Monitor carrier performance and provide feedback to support the continuous improvement of the transport partner network.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with transport providers, ensuring reliable capacity and service quality.
- Identify recurring operational challenges and collaborate with the team to develop standardized workflows and more efficient procurement processes.
- Contribute ideas for process optimization, digitalization, and automation to improve the efficiency of daily operations.

Requirements:
- 2–5 years of professional experience in freight forwarding, transport coordination, transport logistics, freight procurement, or a comparable role.
- Solid understanding of transport operations, carrier management, freight purchasing, and logistics processes.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work efficiently, manage multiple requests, and maintain an overview in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to interact with transport partners and customers and make independent decisions.
- Good numerical and commercial understanding, including the ability to calculate transport prices, evaluate costs, and work with margins.
- Confident user of digital tools such as CRM systems, spreadsheets, and Transport Management Systems (TMS).
- Openness to adopting new software, digital solutions, AI-powered tools, and automation technologies.
- Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, are essential.
- Good working knowledge of English, with the confidence to communicate in professional situations. Additional languages are an advantage.
- A reliable, proactive, and responsible working style, combined with strong ownership and clear communication.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute to shared team objectives while working independently.

📌 Transport Procurement Manager (España)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 España