Carrier Manager, Vinted Go Transportation
Brief info about Vinted
Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.
The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:
Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.
Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.
Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.
Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people.
Information about the position
The Carrier Sourcing Manager acts as the primary contract manager for Delivery Service Providers (DSPs). The main mission is to identify, select, and contract the most suitable carriers at the best price within set margins. The focus is on building a robust network, ensuring legal compliance, and successfully onboarding partners before they are handed over to the operational teams.
In this position, you’ll
- Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management: Searching, selecting, and contracting carriers, combining commercial skills with in-depth logistics and process knowledge.
- Network Resilience & Plan B: Responsible for creating and maintaining an extensive network of potential partners to ensure continuity (Plan B).
- Compliance & Legal: Ensuring full documentary and legal compliance for all contracted DSPs.
- Onboarding & Transition: Guiding the launch of new carriers and ensuring a careful handover to the Delivery team after a successful and stable startup phase.
- Expansion & Sustainability: Managing territory expansions in consultation with DSPs and achieving the sustainability goal of 20% electric vans/buses in the network.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with international colleagues and the local Iberia team to align objectives.
About you
- Commercial Excellence: Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
- Logistical Expertise: Thorough knowledge of logistics processes and the Last Mile market.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to translate data into practical sourcing strategies.
- Communication: Fluent in English (and Spanish/Portuguese for the Iberia team), with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Legal & Compliance Mindset: Accurate in managing contracts and legal documentation.
- Sustainability Driven: Affinity with and knowledge of green logistics and fleet electrification.
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 25 days of paid annual leave
- Newest MacBook models
- Mental and emotional health support through the Mindletic app
- Frequent team-building events
- Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
- A daily lunch allowance
- A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
Working at Vinted
Individual Learning Budget
We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.
Hybrid Work
We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in the office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.
Equal Opportunity
The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.