Logistic Consultancy
Van der Meer Logistic Consultancy is as an experienced interim buyer specializing in all phases of the supply chain

Interim procurement manager

CATEGORY BUYER - PROCUREMENT MANAGER - SOURCING MANAGER - CAPEX BUYER - LOGISTICS BUYER - TRANSPORT BUYER - TENDER MANAGER

Are you looking for an interim category lead buyer who really understands the logistic business out there? With 20+ experience in worldwide transport? With 10 a track record of 10 years interim management?

Then look please look at my profile. I can hit the ground running and turn your global logistics in best of class procurement. I have taken interim procurement rolls starting with 6€M trough 70M€ annually.

Leadership category lead buyer

Cradle to grave category management for category Logistics, Freight, Warehousing, 3PL, 4PL, Air, Sea, Road, Rail

• Experience on both sides of the category, buying and selling logistics
Freight rates and logistic costs benchmarking
• Deep know how of the category transport and logistics worldwide
• Deep knowledge of supply chain, ERP systems
• Always conduct a personal audit before buying at vendors
• Support of category commitments and initiatives, including mentoring all category members on negotiation skill development and techniques
• Leads project initiatives, beyond product, to ensure efficient “procure-to-pay'' cycle

Vision & Planning category logistics

• Development and implementation of the Procurement Strategy
• Correspond realized financial savings commitments, including regular status updates
• Support the planning and execution of strategies resulting in optimal value

Communication & Relationship Building

• Engage shareholders (i.e., divisions, category managers, etc.) to understand business needs
• Develop negotiation strategies to achieve objectives
• Lead discussions with business owners, leaders, and key decision makers within the supply chain
• Achieve unique, collaborative and globally competitive sourcing solutions that differentiate from its competitors
• Collaborates with Category and Brand Managers to provide strategic support

Category & Vendor Management logistics

• Responsible for all phases of Benchmarks for transport and logistics, including development of negotiation strategies, tactics, and execution plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Ensures that agreement process results in accurate contract implementation as well as non-price considerations throughout the business cycle
• Responsible for analyzing various inputs (ranging from cost, quality, support, service) and execute best value sourcing solutions
• Maintain effective vendor relationships for continuous cost improvement or value creation initiatives
• Critically monitor and analyze transport and logistics for cost-savings opportunities
• Achieve logistic negotiated savings goal while ensuring mutual ownership logistic service goals
• Source transport and warehousing that meet defined specifications, performance, or functionality
• Counsel and direct vendors toward continuous improvement in performance
• Continually seeks to identify and reduce or eliminate process and system costs
• Executes Tenders and RFQ’s

  We can also assist you with transport and logistics of:

• Abnormal Loads
• Benchmark Transport
• Break Bulk
• Construction Equipment
• Contracts
• Flatbeds
• Heavy lift Cargo
• Heavy Machinery
• Heavy Transport
• Hiab Crane
• Low Bed Transport
• Low Loader
• Mobile cranes
• Modular Trailer
• Offshore Logistik
• Onshore Projects
• Out of Gauge Cargo
• Permits heavy transport
• Pilot Cars
• Porthandling
• Procurement
• Project Cargo
• SPMT 
• Tender
• Wind Energy