Lead Logistics Vendor Management

. Create and implement enterprise asset recovery strategies for surplus, obsolete, returned, and decommissioned materials .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $106,100 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and implement enterprise asset recovery strategies for surplus, obsolete, returned, and decommissioned materials
Manage competitive sales processes, bids, auctions, and contract negotiations for scrap metals, electronics, batteries, cable, and other recoverable materials
Establish performance standards and governance routines for asset recovery, recycling, logistics, and processing vendors
Monitor contractual commitments, service levels, quality, settlement accuracy, compliance, and corrective actions
Develop dashboards, scorecards, forecasting models, and executive reports
Analyze disposition channels, regional volumes, commodity trends, transportation options, and processing outcomes
Validate weights, assays, recovery percentages, deductions, pricing, invoices, and vendor settlements
Partner with Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, and other stakeholders on requirements, RFPs, commercial terms, and contracts
Standardize workflows and use analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve reporting, forecasting, controls, and decision-making
Ensure vendors meet environmental, safety, data-security, chain-of-custody, and responsible-recycling requirements
Present recommendations to senior leadership, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, resolve escalated issues, mentor team members, and establish long-term plans

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
5+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas
Experience with scrap, recycling, remarketing, reverse logistics, or asset disposition programs
Knowledge of commodity markets, sales contracts, pricing indices, settlements, transportation economics, and vendor negotiations
Advanced analytical and reporting skills using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, Snowflake, Databricks, or comparable platforms
Ability to develop executive-level insights, financial models, performance dashboards, and continuous-improvement recommendations
Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
40 weekly hours