GATX Rail Europe is a leading, full-service railcar lessor offering a high quality and diversified fleet to over 20 European countries. With an experienced, service-oriented team, we are focused on making railcar leasing and rail transport simple, efficient, and seamless thus we have strategically located offices across Europe. At GATX we empower, develop, and recognize our people, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and respect. We value diversity and open communication to create a collaborative environment. Together, we achieve more and embrace change by challenging the status quo.
To support our growing organisation we are currently looking for a charismatic and negotiation‑strong leader who will take responsibility for Strategic Procurement in the freight wagon environment while professionally steering our GCU Claim Management.
Team Lead Strategic Procurement & GCU Claim Handling (m/f/d)
Lead and further develop the Strategic Procurement function
Establish, negotiate, and conclude framework agreements with Railway Undertakings (RUs), logistics service providers, material suppliers, and refurbishment workshops
Functional and disciplinary leadership of the European GCU (General Contract of Use) Claim Handling Team
Full responsibility for claim management in line with the GCU, including escalation handling
Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies
Monitor KPIs, manage suppliers, and assess risks
Collaborate closely with Technical Operations, Market Operations, Finance & Controlling, and Legal
Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the freight wagon industry or logistics
Solid knowledge of the GCU is an advantage
Proven leadership experience
Extensive expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and claim management
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Analytical, structured, and solution oriented mindset
Hands on attitude
Very good command of German and English
Willingness to travel (approx.20%)
attractive and well equipped workplace in the heart of the city center
leadership responsibility in a strategically relevant role
international working environment with room for initiative and influence
appropriate remuneration and social benefits of a modern company
flexible working time including home office model
close cooperation and exchange of experience with other skilled teams within the GATX group
opportunity for professional development with wide range of trainings
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Spedition & Logistik Industry in occupation group C/I with a minimum salary of € 3.254,-- gross per month. Our salary package is based on current market salaries and gross per year.
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