Network and Pricing Manager – European Road Freight

Location: UK-Based (Hybrid – occasional travel to Midlands)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

The Opportunity

A growing European freight forwarding business is creating a brand-new role for a Pricing & Supplier Manager to strengthen its commercial capability.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong network of European hauliers and suppliers to step into a role focused purely on pricing, procurement, and relationship building - with no sales targets, no commission pressure, and no operational workload.

You’ll play a key role in improving competitiveness, increasing win rates, and supporting sustainable margin growth across the business.

The Role

Working closely with sales and operations teams, you will be responsible for sourcing the best possible rates and transport solutions across UK and European markets.

This role sits firmly within procurement, meaning:

• Sales teams generate opportunities
• You source the best pricing and suppliers
• Operations deliver the service

You will become the go-to person for pricing strategy, supplier relationships, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Source competitive rates from a trusted network of hauliers and carriers
• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships across Europe
• Provide pricing solutions for full load, part load, and express movements
• Prioritise urgent spot quotes while managing longer-term pricing requests
• Work closely with sales teams to improve quote success rates and margins
• Support customer visits alongside commercial teams where required
• Continuously develop and strengthen the supplier network
• Monitor market trends, capacity, and pricing fluctuations
• Collaborate with operations to ensure service levels align with pricing strategy

About You

• Experience within European road freight forwarding (operations, pricing, or sales)
• A strong existing network (“black book”) of hauliers and suppliers
• Deep understanding of full load movements across Europe, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to identify the right supplier for each job quickly and effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Computer literate with experience using transport or pricing systems

Who This Role Would Suit

• A freight forwarding salesperson who is tired of targets and commission pressure
• An operator with a strong supplier network looking to move into a more commercial role
• A pricing specialist looking for more autonomy and influence
• Someone with 3–5 years’ experience in a small to medium-sized forwarder

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to build and shape a pricing / procurement function
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment
• Clear impact on business performance and growth