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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing category strategies for Indirect Procurement, particularly in Road Transportation, while effectively managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts. Proficient in spend analysis and utilizing e-sourcing systems to drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Negotiating Road Transportation ServicesE-Sourcing/Procurement SystemsSpend AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementCategory Strategy Development
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Hard Skills
Spend AnalysisContract DevelopmentNegotiationSourcing MethodologyData AnalysisProcurement ToolsVendor SelectionMaster Service AgreementsCost-Saving InitiativesCompliance Monitoring
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeamworkOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in ProcurementMBA Preferred
Industry Keywords
Indirect ProcurementRoad Transportation3PL LogisticsNorth American Supplier RelationshipsCross-Cultural ExperienceCommercial TermsRegulatory ComplianceVendor Performance EvaluationRFIRFP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain strategic initiatives within the Indirect Procurement Category Road Transportation
- Manage inbound and outbound deliveries for bulk and packed goods involving 3PL logistics providers and subcontractors
- Develop category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, and apply procurement tools and levers
- Conduct demand reviews, management and process development, and manage critical North American supplier relationships
- Design sourcing strategies to improve cost, lead times, working capital, payment terms, and spend transparency
- Research, select, develop, and manage supplier relationships across multiple businesses
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Align category strategies and share knowledge with category managers from other regions
- Identify vendors and manage vendor selection, qualification, and approval
- Evaluate vendor performance and resolve supplier issues
- Prepare and maintain RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs through project completion
- Assist cross-functional teams in defining project scope
- Develop, manage, and monitor Master Service Agreements
- Collect, analyze, and assure the quality and accuracy of spend analysis
- Maintain files and communicate non-conformance issues internally and with vendors
- Negotiate spot purchases and agreements and educate others on procurement policies and procedures
- Enter, monitor, maintain, and check compliance of purchase orders and contracts
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies
- Serve as North America point of contact for service, commercial terms, and contract disputes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience in negotiating road transportation services
- Proven ability in utilizing and leveraging e-sourcing/procurement systems
- Ability to develop best practice sourcing methodology and category strategies
- Excellent teaming, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience in spend analysis, contract development and execution
- Business English proficiency
- Ideally, cross-cultural experience
- Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
- Strong understanding of the transportation industry in the United States and Canada
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing/buying of indirect categories or related
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration in procurement, supply chain, engineering, business administration, information systems and/or related fields
- MBA preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help employees grow in their careers
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Various healthcare plan options
- 401(k)
- Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities