Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager - Transportation (Remote)
About The Position
The role will focus on the Transportation Sourcing category and will be a member of team supporting Sourcing, Contracting and Supplier Management of services in the following categories: 3PL, Truckload, Final Mile, Small Parcel, Dedicated Fleet, Ocean Freight, Drayage and LTL. The Sourcing Manager will remain current on Category Market trends, Supplier Economics, and Procurement best practices. Working with the Business Units and Suppliers, the Sourcing Manager will support a Strategic Procurement process that will substantially reduce total costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business administration or related field required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or Procurement,
- Experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain industries preferred
- CPSM (Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager) preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Capable of working with and managing cross functional teams to ensure all project deliverables and timelines are met
- Ability to work within a matrixed environment
- Professional level spoken and written English and demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents in English
- Computer literacy and a basic understanding and knowledge of computer based analytical and communication tools (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Experience in supplier sourcing and eAuctions
- Contract Management Tools (Ariba, Oracle Contracts)
- Spend Analytics
- Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying supplier best practices.
- Strong influencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities.
- Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making techniques and a strong understanding of contracting and negotiating
- Innovative, self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision along with strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Support relative to the design, implement and execute the organization's strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, management of requests for proposal, and supplier negotiations
- Support Contract administration process including contract workspace creation, drafting and maintaining document control practices between all stakeholders, including ODP Legal.
- Network across VEYER to build strong relationships with stakeholders and develop sourcing strategies which support their business.
- Know your category and market. Be a resource to stakeholders to make better decisions.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices
- Manage supplier selection processes using market analysis, concise request for proposals (RFPs), eAuctions and a data driven approach.
Benefits
- The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
