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Job Description

Are you a strategic and analytical person with a passion for logistics and transportation? Do you want to help ensure cost-effective transportation solutions in a global company? We are now looking for a Transport Manager for our client.

As a Transport Manager, your overall purpose is to ensure

the need for freight transport, focusing on both service level and

cost-effectiveness. You will be a key person with many internal and

external contact points, including purchasing, logistics, and a global sales organization.

You will be employed by Randstad and work on assignment with one of our clients starting as agreed during the fall.

Randstad Operational is the career partner that helps you secure a job that complements your skills, promotes a good work-life balance, and contributes to your goals. As a consultant at Randstad Operational, you are employed by us and work at one of our many exciting clients. You receive competitive salary, benefits, and collective agreement terms. With us as your career partner, you gain access to a variety of career opportunities, allowing you to develop your skills and build a well-rounded CV. If you are looking for an employer who cares about you, your work life, and your well-being, and offers varied assignments and new networks, you will thrive with us. 

You can apply at www.randstad.se before 2025-12-19. If you have questions about the position, please contact Amanda Lindström at [email protected]. 

For Randstad, it is important that all skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. 

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement and contracting of suppliers for freight transport in accordance with the applicable purchasing policy.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements regarding cost and service level.
• Analyze cost development, optimize freight flows, and drive improvement activities to achieve set goals.
• Be the primary contact point for freight-related issues, both internally and externally.
• Ensure that agreements are correctly registered in the systems for freight calculation and invoice matching.
• Conduct market monitoring within transport logistics.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the logistics and transportation market.
• Broad competence in the transport field as well as good skills in purchasing and negotiating services.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in driving projects and activities.
• Good knowledge of IT systems.

It is an advantage if you have experience in purchasing transport services and contract negotiation.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to translate strategic goals into concrete actions in their part of the business. You are structured, flexible, and have a pronounced analytical ability that you use to drive improvement work.

About the Company

Randstad

At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the labor market. With operations across the country and in all areas of expertise, we help people find a job that feels good, where they have the opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a world leader in HR services, aiming to become the world's leading and most appreciated partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.