European Warehousing & Logistics Procurement Manager in Milton Keynes

JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) is the logistics branch of JD.com and one of the leading global players in technology-driven supply chain solutions. With advanced expertise in automation, intelligent flow management, and data analysis, we operate integrated end-to-end logistics services that support businesses in their growth and enhance customer experience.

Our networks cover the entire logistics chain: warehouse management, long-distance transport, last-mile delivery, bulky product logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations. Our ambition is to ensure speed, reliability, and accuracy at every step.

JINGDONG Logistics has built one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, with over 3,600 warehouses totalling 34 million square metres. Our international intelligent logistics network combines highly automated warehouses and robust international transport solutions to streamline cross-border flows.

Today, we operate more than 130 warehouses (customs, direct shipment or overseas) in 23 countries and regions, through our international brands JoyLogistics and JoyExpress — expanding to strengthen JD.com's global logistics footprint.

Joining JD Logistics means actively contributing to building the future of the supply chain and logistics on a global scale. You will work on concrete projects around smart warehouses, autonomous delivery, and innovative technologies that move goods around the world. We offer competitive compensation, ideally located offices, and a human-centred corporate culture. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging tasks, develop your skills, and make a real difference in a rapidly transforming sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans covering European warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier services, aligning with the company's overall business development goals.
• Lead the identification, evaluation and onboarding of high-quality suppliers; deeply tap and integrate underlying trucking resources (FTL/LTL), warehousing resources and last-mile courier resources to build a comprehensive, stable and cost-competitive logistics supplier ecosystem.
• Lead complex negotiations on long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs and payment terms with core suppliers across warehousing, trucking and last-mile scenarios to achieve overall cost optimization and service quality upgrading.
• Establish and improve a systematic supplier management system, including performance evaluation, hierarchical management and incentive mechanisms, to drive continuous improvement of supplier service capabilities across all procurement scenarios.
• Monitor and conduct in-depth analysis of European logistics market trends (warehousing, trucking, last-mile), regulatory changes and industry risks; proactively adjust procurement strategies and propose effective risk prevention and control solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance and other departments to coordinate procurement resources across multiple scenarios and ensure the smooth operation of the end-to-end logistics supply chain.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in European integrated logistics procurement (covering warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier).
• Profound industry experience and in-depth insight into the European contract logistics market; extensive and high-quality local resources including underlying trucking resources, warehousing suppliers and last-mile courier service providers.
• Proven track record of successful strategic procurement planning and implementation across multiple logistics scenarios, with significant achievements in cost optimization, supplier ecosystem construction; excellent complex negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Strong ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure work environments; excellent problem-solving, decision-making and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination and cross-functional collaboration skills; must be fluent in English and Chinese.
• Strong strategic thinking and data analysis capabilities; proficient in using Microsoft Excel.

JINGDONG Logistics is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, religion, opinions or any other characteristic unrelated to professional abilities.

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