Category Lead Logistics, EMEA

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Category Lead Logistics (EMEA)

to our Logistics team in Hoofddorp.

You will focus on procuring and managing various modes of logistics. In this job you will work closely with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

• Work as part of Logistics team, procurement to significantly develop and manage Neste’s logistics footprint in the region.

• Create and implement and successful strategy for continuous development.

• Procure, contract and manage relationship with logistic service providers.

• Develop performance management of the logistics service providers.

• Work to optimize the procured logistics and oversee the operations.

• Understand and commúnicate cost-to-serve in various logistics modes.

• Liaise and collaborate with multiple internal business units locally and globally.

• Keep up-to-date knowledge of Industry Standards/General Terms and Conditions within the logistics industry.
  
  

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Relevant Bachelor degree with at least 6 years of working experience in sourcing and managing Logistics Service Providers, and in establishing new logistics set ups from scratch and capable of "out of the box thinking".

• Proven track record of success in this field and deep understanding of logistic processes required in this environment.

• Good understanding of future trends in logistics and analytical thinking.

• Strong analytical capability, strong interpersonal skills and ability and willingness to work in intercultural environment.

• Strong stress tolerance and confidence needed to define and, if needed, defend strategic ideas.

• Fluent written and spoken English, other languages are considered as an advantage.

• Hands-on manager able to utilize their knowledge and experience to build a successful logistics model for this developing business.

• Good understanding of procurement processes.

• You are a self starter, with strong entrepreneurial behaviour. You take ownership, you are resilient and you have a safety-oriented mindset.

What can you expect in return? 

• We offer a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and a company bonus plan

• We offer a company pension plan - no employee contribution

• A work environment where people Care, Cooperate and have Courage;

• A company that cares for your work-life balance by offering options to work from home;

• A manager that supports and empowers you, and helps you to develop yourself in your professional career.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application via our career site. Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer, debbie.veldmeijer@partners.neste.com.

We will contact you within 10 working days after applying for the position. The recruitment process will include 2 interviews.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com