Professional Buyer - Freight (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)
LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | DEPARTMENT: I/IPU VMD & GR-IR | REQUISITION ID: 9049 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid
Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Professional Buyer - Freight (Road, Sea, Air, Rail) in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.
YOUR TASKS
- Develop and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tenders for domestic and international freight services
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with transport providers across Road, Sea, Air, and Rail modes
- Analyze freight bids and prepare commercial and technical evaluations
- Ensure contract compliance, service level agreements (SLAs), and adherence to internal procurement policies
- Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, operations, and finance teams to forecast freight needs and plan transport solutions
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive freight rates and optimal carrier performance
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, including KPIs, claims, and dispute resolution
- Maintain and update freight contract databases and procurement documentation
- Contribute to cost reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and process optimization
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, incoterms, and customs documentation standards
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in freight procurement (Road, Sea, Air, Rail).
- Proven track record in managing RFQs, tenders, and bidding processes for transportation services
- Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers
- Strong understanding of incoterms, customs procedures, and international trade
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Experience in contract management and freight auditing
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in logistics and transport procurement
- Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and e-sourcing tools
- Fluency in English (German is a plus)
Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical railway and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products contribute significantly to increased safety and energy efficiency on both railway tracks and roads around the world.
Knorr-Bremse is active in the key global megatrends: urbanisation, sustainability, digitalisation and mobility. Knorr-Bremse has more than 32,000 employees at over 100 locations in more than 30 countries around the world. In 2022, Knorr-Bremse achieved sales of more than EUR 7 billion and we continue to work hard every day with great expertise to maintain our position as one of the most successful industrial companies in Germany.
Visit https://www.knorr-bremse.com/en/ for more information about the company