Senior Manager 3PL Tender & Market activities

Senior Manager 3PL Tender & Market activities

The Senior Manager (all genders) 3PL Tender & Market activities is responsible for the end to end contract lifecycle management of logistics service contracts. You will closely collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be the “go-to” person for project-based tenders and logistics service contracts in the field of CEP services and outsourced warehouse operations across Europe. By being close to the European 3PL and carrier market, you will furthermore identify ad-hoc opportunities to further improve our 3PL and carrier portfolio and services towards our customers.

Why you should be interested

• You will be responsible for commercial tenders and negotiations in the field of CEP services and warehousing.
• You will closely work with a wide range of stakeholders and derive clear requirements for our carrier-strategy and 3PL outsourcing projects.
• You thoroughly analyse offers and prepare recommendations for the Management Team.
• You will take the lead in negotiating logistics service contracts in close alignment with Zalandos legal department.
• You will develop new commercial models for our logistics service contracts and further improve Zalandos framework standards.

We’d love to meet you if

• You have a bachelor or master degree together with previous relevant experience in the field. This work experience should be demonstrable from a solution-minded environment in logistics services or contract logistics, including previous experience in service procurement.
• You have a profound understanding of contractual mechanisms within logistics contracts. You bring a deep understanding of the European CEP logistics market and 3PL landscape.
• You have strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong and successful relationships within and outside the company. Business fluency in English and proficiency in German is an advantage.
• You bring an entrepreneurial approach and passion for logistics. Actively participating in the wider team and open to travel abroad.

Our offer

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
• Mental health support and coaching
• Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

Inclusive by design

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address.

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

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About Zalando

Founded in Berlin in 2008, Zalando is the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle. Connecting 62 million active customers with more than 7,000 brands across 29 markets, our operations are built on a unique AI-powered data and infrastructure platform. For our customers, our multi-app approach - comprising Zalando, ABOUT YOU, and Lounge by Zalando - delivers an inspiring, highly personalized shopping experience, serving different customers with different needs. For our partners, we are building the operating system for e-commerce. Through ZEOS, Tradebyte, and SCAYLE, we open our logistics, software, and service capabilities to brands and retailers, enabling them to seamlessly scale their businesses across borders.

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