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Transport Contract Manager

Transport Contract Manager

Business Area: Nestle UK&I
Location: York

Salary: Circa £38,000.00 depending on experience.

Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 - 37 hour working week

 

Some of our other fantastic benefits

 

  • Potential, discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
  • 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
  • 2 paid volunteering days
  • A focus on personal development and growth.

  

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our logistics team in York as a Delivery Service Manager/T-Hub Procurement Business Partner. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our people and brands across the whole of the business and play an important role in providing a great service!


Here at Nestlé, we describe Supply Chain as the heart of our entire business, and we mean it. It’s no exaggeration to say that the success of Nestlé relies on our ability to effectively manage a hugely complex operation and this role is integral to success in achieving this.


Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s largest food and beverage company. Nestlé's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.

 

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

 

Your impact

 

Ultimately, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing the performance of 3rd party transport resource, on behalf of NiM (Nestle in Market).

 

You will focus mainly on Radial contracts and work closely with our partners to ensure our products are delivered on time.

An essential part of this role is regular contact and meeting our suppliers UK Wide and as such you will need a Full UK Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel, typically at least once a month.

 

 

Your other key responsibilities will include:

 

  • Sourcing 3rd party transport resource that meets the cost, service, quality and volume requirements of the wider business. This includes Radial, Backhaul and Parcel.
  • Establish a regular review timetable with all 3rd party hauliers to monitor performance and develop them to meet future requirements.
  • Define future rating strategies for haulage to ensure that the opportunities of Nestlé's scale are fully realised.
  • Work with Procurement and Vehicle Scheduling to identify the opportunities afforded by supplier collections and manage the relationships between the parties.
  • Keep up to date of all the latest road transport legislation and developments and ensure that Nestlé's service providers are operating to the standards required by Nestlé.

 

Your ingredients for success

 

To be successful in this role you will already have a background of sourcing transport and providing transport solutions. Ideally you will also have knowledge of road transport legislation and an understanding of end-to-end supply chain.

 

You’ll be passionate about all things transport and results focused to drive change, improve quality and reduce costs. Acting as an ambassador for the Nestlé brand whilst demonstrating great leadership, coupled with your ability to influence is key. No two days are the same so we need you to be able to flex your style, whilst working in an environment that can often be ambiguous.

 

Other criteria:

 

  • Experience of working in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment preferably in logistics or transport.
  • Evidence of Negotiating transport rates and management of relevant KPIs 
  • A proven track record showing the ability to lead and influence Third-Party Suppliers
  • Intermediate / competent user of Microsoft Excel
  • A keen interest for continuous improvement and examples of projects that have brought change in a logistics environment 

 

 

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 02/04/2026
Advert closing date: 16/04/2026

 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

 

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

 

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

 

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.  We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

 

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland

Business Area: Nestle UK&I
Location: York

Salary: Circa £38,000.00 depending on experience.

Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 - 37 hour working week

 

Some of our other fantastic benefits

 

  • Potential, discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
  • 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
  • 2 paid volunteering days
  • A focus on personal development and growth.

  

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our logistics team in York as a Delivery Service Manager/T-Hub Procurement Business Partner. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our people and brands across the whole of the business and play an important role in providing a great service!


Here at Nestlé, we describe Supply Chain as the heart of our entire business, and we mean it. It’s no exaggeration to say that the success of Nestlé relies on our ability to effectively manage a hugely complex operation and this role is integral to success in achieving this.


Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s largest food and beverage company. Nestlé's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.

 

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

 

Your impact

 

Ultimately, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing the performance of 3rd party transport resource, on behalf of NiM (Nestle in Market).

 

You will focus mainly on Radial contracts and work closely with our partners to ensure our products are delivered on time.

An essential part of this role is regular contact and meeting our suppliers UK Wide and as such you will need a Full UK Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel, typically at least once a month.

 

 

Your other key responsibilities will include:

 

  • Sourcing 3rd party transport resource that meets the cost, service, quality and volume requirements of the wider business. This includes Radial, Backhaul and Parcel.
  • Establish a regular review timetable with all 3rd party hauliers to monitor performance and develop them to meet future requirements.
  • Define future rating strategies for haulage to ensure that the opportunities of Nestlé's scale are fully realised.
  • Work with Procurement and Vehicle Scheduling to identify the opportunities afforded by supplier collections and manage the relationships between the parties.
  • Keep up to date of all the latest road transport legislation and developments and ensure that Nestlé's service providers are operating to the standards required by Nestlé.

 

Your ingredients for success

 

To be successful in this role you will already have a background of sourcing transport and providing transport solutions. Ideally you will also have knowledge of road transport legislation and an understanding of end-to-end supply chain.

 

You’ll be passionate about all things transport and results focused to drive change, improve quality and reduce costs. Acting as an ambassador for the Nestlé brand whilst demonstrating great leadership, coupled with your ability to influence is key. No two days are the same so we need you to be able to flex your style, whilst working in an environment that can often be ambiguous.

 

Other criteria:

 

  • Experience of working in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment preferably in logistics or transport.
  • Evidence of Negotiating transport rates and management of relevant KPIs 
  • A proven track record showing the ability to lead and influence Third-Party Suppliers
  • Intermediate / competent user of Microsoft Excel
  • A keen interest for continuous improvement and examples of projects that have brought change in a logistics environment 

 

 

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 02/04/2026
Advert closing date: 16/04/2026

 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

 

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

 

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

 

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.  We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

 

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland

York, YN, GB, YO31 8TA

York, YN, GB, YO31 8TA

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