Manager Procurement Fleet & IT - Houston, TX

CMA CGM•Houston, TX

23d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us? YOUR ROLEResponsible for managing the procurement aspects of two high volume, high spend areas in the North America: Warehouse consumables and IT. Warehouse consumables activities include sourcing, purchasing, leasing, rental, maintenance and disposal. IT responsibilities include working closely with the IT Department to source and execute IT hardware, software, maintenance and telecom purchases. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of operational and procurement experience.
Knowledge of high value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies.
Strong financial understanding and fundamental knowledge of accounting and financial statements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
Analytical, problem solver, self-starter, good communicator, leader, strong negotiation skills.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines.
Capable of communicating and relating to all levels of the organization verbally and in written form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering or related, preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate existing and source new national, regional and local sourcing programs to cut cost, reduce downtime and improve service levels.
Negotiate a best-in-class pricing.
Perform audit and negotiating function on large dollar maintenance expenditures.
Create effective monthly MPG management reporting.
Source, negotiate and manage tire national account programs.
Maximize gains on the disposal of company assets by increasing the market size of potential buyers and by negotiating favorable pricing.
Enhance the asset management function through effective utilization monitoring and timely repositioning and disposal of surplus assets.
Support the BD and ZDS teams in efforts to secure new business or maintain existing accounts.
Establish key strategic relationships to leverage scale and provide competitive cost and service advantages.
Drive cost savings through operational control, best practices and asset utilization.
Ensure internal control and compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures (i.e., I-Procurement, AFE’s, AP audits and monitoring of authorization requests and supplier selection).
May initiate contract changes when required.
Serves as the point of contact for both internal customers and vendors.

Benefits

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.

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