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Logistics Sourcing Specialist

Bunge

Zaandam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Logistics Sourcing
Freight Optimization
SAP
Excel
Power BI
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Performance Monitoring
Market Intelligence
Contract Management
Analytical Thinking
Commercial Mindset
Bulk Liquids Logistics
Palletized Goods Logistics
EMEA Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Data Analysis

Job Description


City : Zaandam State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH) Country : Netherlands (NL) Requisition Number : 45643

 

 

 

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytical Logistics Sourcing Specialist (EMEA) to join our team. In this role, you will support the development of a resilient, high-quality, and cost-effective supplier network for outsourced logistics services across our refinery operations.

You will play a key role in sourcing logistics capacity, optimizing freight solutions, and driving continuous improvement and innovation across our logistics activities—directly supporting our business strategy.

 

If you are a proactive logistics professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for sourcing and optimization, this is an opportunity for you!

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead logistics sourcing activities across refineries in EMEA;
  • Manage freight inquiries, award decisions within existing frameworks, and administration in SAP;
  • Act as a trusted partner to Commercial teams, delivering fast and competitive freight solutions;
  • Monitor supplier performance (e.g., OTIF), facilitate supplier reviews, and handle escalations;
  • Support contract ownership for outsourced logistics services;
  • Deliver data-driven insights and market intelligence to support decision-making;
  • Contribute to supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives;
  • Drive innovation and efficiency in logistics operations.

 

 

What You Bring to the role

 

Experience & Education

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field;
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain roles;
  • Experience in sourcing logistics services (bulk liquids and palletized goods preferred);
  • Strong commercial mindset and entrepreneurial drive;
  • Dutch and English language fluency.

 

 

Skills & Competencies

 

  • Solid knowledge of air, ocean, road, and inland waterway transport;
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset;
  • Highly structured, disciplined, and detail-oriented;
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills;
  • Proficiency in SAP, Excel (advanced), and Power BI;
  • Willingness to travel regularly across the EMEA region for supplier and customer visits (occasionally).

#LI-TN1


At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

 

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:


•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

 

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge


 

Core Responsibilities

Lead logistics sourcing activities across EMEA refineries to develop a cost-effective and resilient supplier network. Manage freight inquiries, monitor supplier performance, and provide data-driven insights to optimize logistics operations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Must be fluent in Dutch and English and proficient in SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

About Bunge

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

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