Job Details
Job Title: Global Indirect Materials Leader
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands, global travel required
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for a person to work in our headquarters in Rotterdam, to collaborate with regional teams to design and lead Caldic’s global Indirect Materials, Logistics & Freight Procurement model. This role drives indirect category strategy, cost productivity, logistics excellence, and supplier governance across all regions. Core to Meridian, this role embeds global governance, sourcing standardization, logistics visibility, and cost/risk control while enabling efficient regional execution.
Key Responsibilities
Own global indirect category strategies (MRO, packaging, services, utilities, facilities)
Own global logistics & freight strategy (rates, carriers, modal mix, 3PL management)
Lead indirect and freight tenders, negotiations, and contracting
Establish global governance: RFP, negotiation, contracting, DoA compliance
Drive cost productivity (TCO, freight optimization, consolidation)
Build/improve/deploy logistics KPIs: freight cost, OTIF, reliability, carrier performance
Lead supplier/carrier segmentation, performance mgmt., and risk frameworks
Partner with Operations on network design, freight optimization, cost‑to‑serve
Support Meridian through indirect procurement + logistics governance & tooling
Build indirect procurement capability globally
Decision rights
Ownership of global indirect categories and logistics strategies
Authority over supplier/carrier selection, negotiation parameters, contracting
Joint accountability for service reliability, freight cost, and indirect spend governance
First 6 months – non‑negotiable deliverables
Global indirect category strategies launched
Global freight/logistics baseline + productivity roadmap
Freight visibility + carrier dashboards live
Indirect spend transparency + governance model established
Meridian indirect/logistics blueprint implemented
KPIs (illustrative)
TCO savings, consolidation benefits
Key interfaces
Regional Supply Chain & Ops Directors; Logistics/Transport teams
Commercial & Market Leaders (service, customer delivery)
Planning (S&OP/S&OE for freight/capacity)
Quality, EHS, Regulatory (supplier/carrier compliance)
Transformation Office / Project Meridian
Skills
Job Requirements
Required, Education & credentials
15+ years in Indirect Procurement + Logistics/Transport procurement
Proven success managing global freight, 3PL/4PL, warehousing services
Strong indirect category strategy experience (MRO, services, packaging)
Experience driving procurement transformation + governance
Strong analytical capability (TCO models, rate structures, freight analytics)
Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related)
Advanced degree or certifications (CIPS, ISM, CSCMP) desirable
Preferred
Exposure to network design, freight modeling, cost‑to‑serve
Experience with e‑sourcing, freight audit & pay, contract mgmt. tools
M&A integration of indirect/logistics suppliers
About Caldic
At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We offer:
Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Location:
Rotterdam, NL, 3014 DA
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City: Rotterdam
Country/Region: NL
