Procurement Manager Last Mile

Electrolux Group•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Electrolux Procurement is responsible for sourcing direct, indirect and logistics materials and services across the entire Group. Its vision is to be a world-class organization that continuously contributes to the Group's strong drive for innovative products and service solutions. It focuses on functional excellence, strong collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, and leveraging global size to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for materials and services purchased. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to refine and oversee the procurement of our exciting and growing Last Mile footprint and operations. The successful candidate will be the lead on the procurement of all 3PL services in the Last Mile space, facilitating delivery and additional services for D2C as well as to single family and multifamily construction sites.

Requirements

Proven expertise in Last Mile logistics, ideally within the appliance or home services industry.
Strong knowledge of 3PL Last Mile agreements and negotiation strategies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
5+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain or vendor management.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) is a plus

Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership - Identify and maintain a dynamic supplier portfolio, including both local specialists (“local heroes”) and national providers capable of delivery and value-added services like installation.
Lead end-to-end procurement events including scope development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and award recommendation.
Collaborate with Last Mile Supply Chain and Legal to finalize supplier selection and contract approvals in alignment with internal governance.
Ensure all supplier contracts are current, comprehensive, and aligned with operational needs.
Redesign procurement workflows to incorporate auction tools where appropriate and define criteria for competitive bidding on specific projects.
Strategic Sourcing & Optimization - Review and refine sourcing strategies, pricing structures and contract frameworks to accommodate diverse go-to-market models.
Analyze distribution models to enhance 3PL supplier coverage and optimize transportation flows to and from Electrolux Distribution Centers (EDCs).
Support strategy decisions by providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
Establish benchmarking methodologies across Final Mile modes.
Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement - Build and manage strong relationships with Last Mile providers, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Develop and implement performance scorecards and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
Create incentive structures to reward high-performing partners and enforce penalties for underperformance.
Maintain close alignment with internal stakeholders across Last Mile Supply Chain, Legal, and other business units.