Lenovo

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big—huge.

We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.

The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...

• You will execute the Logistics Procurement strategy in EMEA Region, roll out Partner Strategy and engage with Lenovo Logistics Supplier base
• Develops strategy and leads negotiations with Logistics Suppliers to secure best in class pricing and rates according to market conditions to exceed business requirements
• You will interact with Lenovo Business Units and align on the long-term direction and network planning, define mid/sort-term plans and deploy agile steps for execution.
• You will own direct Procurement responsibilities covering, but not limited to intra-EMEA transportation (Parts & Finish goods), VMI, DC’s, other Warehousing locations and Customs clearance scopes.
• You will plan, steer and develop supplier relationships on continuous basis. Act as central contact point towards strategic supplier base.
• Engineering of tactical bids, defines tender specifications, evaluates proposals, drafts contracts, leads and facilitates legal, security and liability reviews and executes final contracts with Logistics Suppliers
• You will execute Leadership of the Procurement agenda as per Lenovo Corporate Compliance guidelines, Regulatory limits and right Procurement and Management principles
• Manages Financial forecasting, cost reviews and participates in Business cases and Regional and Global Projects
• Leads Regional cost and network enhancement projects and initiatives
• You will deal with Service, Performance and Cost effectiveness escalations with Supplier and act as a mediator in problem solving
• You will drives Innovation and Improvements initiatives, embrace Digitalization agenda, exploree new Routing, Network solutions and Supplier Service offerings
• Seeks market Intelligence (direct from Suppliers/ Indirect for public Logistics sources)
• You will perform sourcing execution, management of RFQs, RFPs, RFIs and Benchmarks
• You will Hold direct cost, contract terms and dispute negotiations
• You will Perform Provider accreditation, onboarding process (MSA, SOW’s, Accreditation letters, audits, etc..), contract management and rate deployment duties
• You will ensure timely Reporting, right BMS and teams KPI’s are present and achieved
• You will work on Day-to-Day operational support emerging from above Role responsibilities
• You will cooperate with Freight Payment department on Rates release, invoice audit and proper payment process
• Additional responsibilities exist in the nature of the Logistics Procurement scope and will evolve in line with Lenovo and Organizational development