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Freight Procurement Consultant - Tender Management (French speaker) - Fixed term

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • Professional fluency in both English and French with strong interpersonal communication abilities
  • 5+ years of experience in logistics, specifically within freight procurement, tender management, or transport purchasing
  • Strong analytical mindset with a solid understanding of RFP processes and advanced MS Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Guide enterprise customers in structuring, implementing, and executing high-impact freight transport tenders on our global SaaS platform
  • Analyze complex historical rate, contract, and shipment data to deliver strategic consultancy and custom bidding scenario models
  • Lead interactive web-based, in-house, and on-site training sessions to maximize software adoption and performance for key accounts
  • Collaborate within an international team to support global clients and provide strategic cross-departmental insights to Sales, Marketing, and Product Management

Key facts

  • Remote from: Spain, France
  • Freelance
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Procurement Manager
  • German, Spanish, English, French

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Transporeon

Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

At Transporeon, our goal is to bring transportation in sync with the world. Our cloud-based transportation sourcing and management platform powers the most experienced network of shippers, suppliers, retailers, goods recipients, and carriers in the world. Founded in 2000, we help our 1,300+ active global shippers and our 120,000+ carriers transport goods more efficiently and sustainably than ever before. Our team is made up of more than 1000 highly skilled, committed, and creative professionals, sitting in one of our eight office locations. Together we speak 25 different languages, helping us serve our global customers and partners and manage our 20 million annual global transports. In addition to our core Transporeon Execution Solutions, procurement, and market intelligence solutions, we also offer Real-Time visibility with Sixfold and payment services with ControlPay. By combining this deep industry knowledge with technical expertise, we can provide a holistic approach to transport management. This leads to greater transparency, increased efficiency, and improved sustainability — helping us truly become a driving force for good and bringing transportation in sync with the world.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryTransportation, Logistics & Supply Chain
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Transform Global Supply Chains: Freight Procurement Consultant - Tender Management - French Speaker - Fixed term contract

Ready to transform global supply chain networks and drive strategic value for industry leaders? In Trimble’s Transporeon division, you will leverage innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) logistics applications to revolutionize freight procurement, combining advanced data analytics, tender management expertise, and bilingual customer consultancy to optimize transport operations across global markets.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

T&L: In the Transportation & Logistics segment, our solutions make it safer, simpler and more efficient to move freight—bringing together a global network of shippers, carriers, brokers and 3PLs.

What Makes This Role Great: 

In this high-visibility role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, using cutting-edge logistics SaaS platforms to transform complex shipment data into strategic freight tenders that drive efficiency and innovation across global supply chains.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

  • Guide enterprise customers in structuring, implementing, and executing high-impact freight transport tenders on our global SaaS platform.

  • Analyze complex historical rate, contract, and shipment data to deliver strategic consultancy and custom bidding scenario models.

  • Lead interactive web-based, in-house, and on-site training sessions to maximize software adoption and performance for key accounts.

  • Collaborate within an international team to support global clients and provide strategic cross-departmental insights to Sales, Marketing, and Product Management.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

  • Professional fluency in both English and French with strong interpersonal communication abilities.

  • 5+ years of experience in logistics, specifically within freight procurement, tender management, or transport purchasing.

  • Strong analytical mindset with a solid understanding of RFP processes and advanced MS Excel skills.

Bonus Points For:

  • Professional working proficiency in additional languages such as German or Spanish.

  • Direct experience utilizing e-procurement tools or logistics Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms.

  • Practical experience using AI tools and digital technologies to streamline analytical workflows and enhance productivity. 

Logistics: 

Location: France or Spain remote

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

 At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

  • You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.

  • Collaborate with like-minded people: You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.

  • Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership, empowering proactive doers.

Trimble's Inclusiveness Commitment We believe in celebrating our differences. That is why our diversity is our strength. To us, that means actively participating in opportunities to be inclusive. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have guided our current success while also moving our desire to improve. We actively seek to add members to our community who represent our customers and the places we live and work. We have programs in place to make sure our people are seen, heard, and welcomed and most importantly that they know they belong, no matter who they are or where they are coming from.


How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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