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Imerys

Project Management Officer Transportation Category

LocationAntwerp, Belgium
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5–10 yrs
DepartmentSupply Chain
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 15, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have19
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
5–10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or project management
Experience managing cross-functional and international projects
Strong project management capabilities
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
Experience with procurement and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
Genuine interest to drive and promote AI supported initiatives
Data analysis and dashboard development
Understanding of transportation markets and logistics networks
Strategic Thinking
Project Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Problem Solving
Communication & Influencing
Change Management
Organizational Skills
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Results Orientation
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Nice to have2
Master's degree preferred
Exposure to transportation sourcing and logistics operations is highly desirable
Skills
Excel
Power BI
SAP
Oracle
Coupa
Ariba
Ivalue
Quimeo
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Project Management Officer Transportation Category
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The PMO for the Transportation Procurement Category plays a central coordination and governance role across all transportation procurement sub-categories, including road freight (trucks), rail transport, container shipping, and bulk cargo shipping. The role ensures alignment of procurement initiatives, drives project execution, supports category strategy implementation, and provides visibility of performance, risks, savings, and supplier initiatives across the transportation procurement organization.
The PMO acts as the connective link between category managers, regional procurement teams, Finance, and where needed key suppliers to ensure transportation procurement projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
This role serves as the operational backbone of the Transportation Category Purchasing organization, ensuring that strategic sourcing initiatives across trucks, rail, container shipping, and bulk cargo shipping are coordinated, governed, measured, and successfully implemented to deliver sustainable business value on a global scale.
JOB SCOPE
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PMO for Transportation Procurement Category responds to around 10 M€ P&L savings in initiatives loaded in Quimeo around all Categories (Local/Regional/Global levels); The role monitors and coordinates a global spend of around 550 M €
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project & Program Management
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Coordinate and manage transportation procurement projects across all transportation sub-categories.
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Develop and maintain the category project portfolio, roadmap, and implementation plans.
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Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
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Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
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Facilitate cross-functional project teams and stakeholder alignment.
Governance & Performance Management
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Establish and maintain category governance processes and reporting structures.
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Organize regular category reviews and project status meetings.
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Track procurement KPIs, savings realization, supplier performance, and project benefits.
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Ensure consistency in project management methodologies across transportation categories.
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Take a lead in preparation and completion of QBR’s and Step meetings with BA’s
Strategic Initiative Support
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Support the execution of transportation category strategies and sourcing programs.
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Drive implementation of strategic procurement initiatives such as:
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Carrier consolidation
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Sustainability programs
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Digitalization initiatives
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Risk management programs
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Supplier development initiatives
Data, Analytics & Tools
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Consolidate transportation spend, market intelligence, and performance data.
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Develop dashboards and reports for procurement leadership.
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Support business case development and financial tracking of procurement initiatives.
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Analyze trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and service improvements.
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Become a super user of the Procurement tool Ivalue and coordinator of Ivalue deployment and issues management
Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the primary coordination point between:
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Transportation Category Managers
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Regional Procurement Teams
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Finance
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Sustainability Teams
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Key Transportation Suppliers
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Ensure effective communication and alignment across global and regional stakeholders.
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Facilitate and prepare in cooperation with the RCM a Key Account Management structure for all Categories
Continuous Improvement
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Standardize procurement processes, templates, and best practices.
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Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Promote knowledge sharing across transportation categories.
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Support digital procurement tools and system implementations.
Key Interfaces
Internal
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Category Managers (Road, Rail, Container Shipping, Bulk Shipping)
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Logistics and Supply Chain Teams
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Operations
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Finance
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Sustainability / ESG Teams
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Legal and Compliance
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IT / tools
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
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Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
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5–10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or project management.
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Experience managing cross-functional and international projects.
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Exposure to transportation sourcing and logistics operations is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
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Strong project management capabilities.
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Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
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Experience with procurement and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, etc.).
•
Genuine interest to drive and promote AI supported initiatives
•
Data analysis and dashboard development.
•
Understanding of transportation markets and logistics networks.
Competencies
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Strategic Thinking
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Project Leadership
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Stakeholder Management
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Analytical Problem Solving
•
Communication & Influencing
•
Change Management
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Organizational Skills
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Cross-Cultural Collaboration
•
Results Orientation
•
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Success Measures
The PMO will be evaluated on:
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Delivery of transportation procurement projects on time and within budget.
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Realization of procurement savings and value creation targets.
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Quality and timeliness of category reporting.
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Stakeholder satisfaction.
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Reduction of project risks and implementation delays.
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Adoption of standardized procurement processes.
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Successful execution of strategic transportation initiatives.
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Improvement in supplier performance and transportation service levels.
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent
Hiring process
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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