Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Germany or Sweden | Fully Remote

About the Company

LogistiX Group is partnering with a fast-growing, investor-backed digital freight forwarding business to appoint a Head of Procurement. Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, our client combines logistics expertise with technology to simplify how businesses compare, book and manage international freight. As the company expands, this appointment will play a key role in strengthening its global transport network and supporting profitable growth.

The Opportunity

The Head of Procurement will lead a globally distributed team of four, taking ownership of freight purchasing strategy, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape procurement within an ambitious, growing business. The successful candidate will secure competitive rates and reliable capacity while building the processes and partnerships needed for further expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global procurement team of four, setting clear priorities and performance targets.
• Develop the freight procurement strategy, balancing buying rates, service quality and capacity.
• Negotiate rates, contracts and commercial terms with carriers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Strengthen the supplier network and identify new partners to support international growth.
• Monitor market conditions, purchasing costs and supplier performance to improve competitiveness and margins.
• Work closely with sales, operations and technology teams to improve pricing accuracy and procurement processes.
• Establish scalable processes and reporting to support continued expansion.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in freight procurement, carrier management or pricing within freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Proven success negotiating commercial agreements and developing supplier relationships.
• Experience managing and developing a team, ideally across multiple locations.
• Strong commercial understanding of freight rates, margins and service performance.
• Confident using data and technology to improve purchasing decisions.
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to operate in a fast-growing environment.
• Fluent English and based in Germany or Sweden.

Why Join?

• Shape the procurement function of a growing, investor-backed business.
• Lead an international team and develop a global logistics partner network.
• Directly influence commercial performance and international expansion.
• Work fully remotely from Germany or Sweden.
• Join a technology-led business helping modernise international freight.