Procurement Specialist - Warehousing

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!

Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.

At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies for the warehousing category, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, trade, and corporate standards
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities; conduct benchmarking studies, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Analyze warehousing data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations for process improvement and cost optimization
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for warehousing services
• Prepare tender data and inputs based on business needs, and evaluate supplier proposals and scenarios
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best value and ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions
• Develop and manage relationships with key warehousing & logistics providers
• Conduct regular business reviews and support supplier performance management (e.g., cost and service quality).
• Cooperate with cross-functional teams to support logistics planning and network design through supplier engagement and process optimization.
• Explore and implement innovative warehousing solutions (e.g., bidding platforms, green logistics).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Logistics.
• 3+ years of experience in a procurement environment, with a strong focus on the logistics category (experience in warehousing category will be advantage)
• Experience with procurement systems and bidding platforms, as well as Microsoft Office applications, including Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple queries effectively
• Experience working in international teams within a matrix organization and a multicultural environment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A challenging role where you can actively contribute to the company's success and take on responsibility
• International work environment
• Attractive social, fitness & health benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid mode of working - 2 days in the office
• High Work-Life Balance
• Transportation allowance
• Special discounts on Panasonic products

ABOUT US Pana­sonic is one of the largest and lead­ing elec­tronic pro­duct manu­facturers in the world. The depth and variety of our re­search capa­bilities, manu­facturing ex­pertise, high quality and sophisticated pro­ducts have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.