Procurement & Subcontracts Manage​r (m/f/d)

As Procurement & Subcontracts Manager at Combi Lift, you will oversee the sourcing, contracting, and management of all logistics services for large-scale EPC projects. From heavy-lift transport and marine chartering to customs clearance, warehousing, and site logistics, you will ensure every contract is awarded competitively, delivered on time, and meets the highest quality and HSE standards.
 
Your responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for logistics services in line with project timelines and budgets
• Identify, prequalify, and select service providers including freight forwarders, transport companies, marine charter operators, and customs agents
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs with clear technical, commercial, and HSE requirements; evaluate bids and lead negotiations
• Draft, review, and administer logistics subcontracts from award to close-out, including variations and claims
• Monitor subcontractor performance through KPIs on safety, delivery, compliance, and cost control
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to meet cargo handling requirements, including oversized and hazardous shipments
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Manage budgets, approve invoices, and identify cost savings without compromising service quality
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key logistics suppliers; conduct audits and resolve disputes promptly

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or PMP are an advantage
• 8–12 years of procurement and subcontract management experience, preferably in EPC or large-scale industrial projects
• Proven track record in heavy-lift, oversized cargo, marine chartering, and multimodal transport procurement
• In-depth knowledge of INCOTERMS, FIDIC (or similar), and customs regulations
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and contract administration expertise
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and MS Office
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of HSE and quality requirements in logistics

You don’t meet all the requirements but are ready to take responsibility and make an impact? We’d still love to hear from you.

• Work on high-profile EPC and heavy-lift projects
• Be part of a fast-growing international logistics network
• Collaborate with a diverse, skilled, and motivated team
• Competitive salary based on your qualifications
• Diverse training and development opportunities
• A varied role in our Combi Lift Team and a multifaceted daily work schedule

Would you like to be part of a company that truly moves big things? Then apply now and bring your strengths to Combi Lift.

Combi Lift is one of the leading integrated, end-to-end projects logistics providers for heavy lift and project cargo as well as engineering services. We are a one-stop shop for all kinds of project cargo solutions, particularly door-to-door and multimodal concepts – from the factory to the building side. With our headquarters at the heart of Harren Group in Bremen, Combi Lift benefits from a wide scope of expertise. Expert teams work closely with our clients, providing customised solutions that meet the toughest individual demands and expectations.
 
For our office in Algiers (Algeria), we are looking for a Procurement & Subcontracts Manager (m/f/d).