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Cefetra Group

International commodity trading and services provider

Freight Manager

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeAlkmaar, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must have at least hbo work-and-thinking level.
  • The candidate must have extensive experience in freight and transport.
  • The candidate must have demonstrated experience negotiating freight rates and managing suppliers.
  • The candidate must have strong knowledge of the international freight market and logistics sector.
  • The candidate must be highly proficient in Dutch and English.
  • Strong analytical and commercial skills are required.
  • The candidate must be enterprising, decisive, and proactive, and able to bring people along through change.

Responsibilities

  • Co-develop and execute the freight strategy.
  • Maintain and further develop relationships with carriers and logistics service providers.
  • Negotiate, assess, and conclude global freight contracts.
  • Ensure cost-efficient purchasing of global freight services.
  • Analyze market information and advise on opportunities, risks, and price developments.
  • Monitor market developments and translate them into commercial opportunities and strategic decisions.
  • Contribute to optimizing processes, systems, and supplier management.
  • Work closely with the various departments within Royal Ingredients Group.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of German is an advantage, or the candidate should be willing to learn it.

About the Company

Cefetra Group

International commodity trading and services provider

Cefetra Group operates as part of BayWa AG and focuses on trading and services in the agriculture, energy, and building materials sectors. Based in Rotterdam, it handles international commodity trading and supply-chain services that connect buyers and suppliers across these core industries. Its offerings include coordinating the purchase and sale of agricultural commodities and related services, along with logistics and distribution support to ensure smooth flows from producers to customers. What sets Cefetra Group apart is its integration within a large international network (BayWa AG) and its Rotterdam hub, leveraging BayWa’s global reach, sector expertise, and established trading practices to provide specialized agribusiness, energy, and building-materials services. The company’s goal is to support BayWa’s core segments by delivering reliable supply chains, efficient trading, and value-added services to customers and suppliers across international markets.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1899

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