Assistant Manager - Procurement Planning

Glovis•Irvine, CA

19h•$86,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager - Procurement Planning is responsible for strengthening logistics procurement processes across the Americas region, ensuring the timely, cost-effective acquisition of logistics products and services while upholding quality standards and organizational requirements. This role supports the development and execution of regional procurement strategies through market and data analysis, supplier negotiations, and competitive bid processes. The position also contributes to procurement training, performance management, and the ongoing development of strategic supplier relationships.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry in North America preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Strong negotiations, procurement, and conflict resolution skills required
Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems required
Critical thinking, planning, strategy, problem-solving, and organizational skills required
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills required
Understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies: including spend analysis, supplier screening, benchmarking, clean-sheet costing, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting, and cost-saving required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs, project management, and preparing executive summary reports required
Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction, initiator, and capability to provide solutions required
Bachelor's Degree Required
6 - 9 Years of Direct Experience in Logistics, Transportation, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain Management Required
1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred
7 - 11 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
Logistic Procurement and/or Transportation Procurement Experience Preferred
CPSM, CPIM, CPL, PMI, Six Sigma Preferred

Responsibilities

Logistic Procurement Planning and Supplier Management Design strategic plans for logistics procurement to obtain a competitive advantage
Develop strategies of logistics procurement to support current and new logistics business
Develop tools for analyzing supplier's quotes
Survey and find prospective logistics services suppliers with a competitive advantage
Develop logistics service suppliers' evaluation and customize the evaluation criteria for each logistics business
Review the logistics service suppliers' evaluation outcomes and report them to the manager
Identify improvements regarding evaluation criteria and update them regularly
Manage and improve the GPMS (Glovis Procurement Management System)
Proactively build up and deliver solutions against logistic and procurement problems and issues
Capable of managing RFx processes with minor support
Procurement Process Optimization Development and update of standard operating procedures (SOP) for logistic procurement
Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for logistics and procurement procedures
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and subsidiaries in the Americas region
Design and implement strategies for efficient procurement activities
Survey, benchmark, and report new trends in logistics procurement and supply chain
Regional Procurement Status Management Compile and aggregate logistics service contract schedules of each GLOVIS Americas subsidiary
Manage and analyze the logistics contract rates of each subsidiary regularly
Report the regional procurement status of each subsidiary to the appropriate manager regularly
Report the results of market and supplier research
Build up strategies for improving supplier management for GLOVIS Americas and all subsidiaries
Collaborate with HQ and work in cooperation with logistics procurement projects
Perform planned procurement audits with the manager to maintain compliance with each subsidiary
Market Analysis: Conduct research and analysis of market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform procurement decisions
Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities
Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate reports and analyze procurement data to provide insights, monitor performance, and support decision-makingCross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, legal, and logistics teams

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement