Procurement Manager, NA Freight & Logistics
About The Position
The North America Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing a portion of McCain’s $340M North American freight, storage, and logistics spend. This role partners closely with Supply Chain and operational stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, lead competitive sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships that ensure reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions across the North American business. This role will build and maintain strong relationships with key freight, logistics, and warehousing suppliers while supporting the development and execution of category strategies. The NA Freight & Logistics Procurement Manager will analyze market and industry dynamics, evaluate supplier capabilities, manage contract negotiations, and monitor supplier performance to ensure alignment with McCain’s operational and financial objectives. In addition to logistics categories, this role may support sourcing initiatives across a portfolio of indirect spend areas including facilities & real estate, GARP, and business services. The position plays a key role in delivering sustainable cost advantages, mitigating supply chain risk, and enabling operational excellence across the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or freight procurement software
- 7–10 years of relevant industry experience
- Procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Freight and logistics procurement experience
- Supply chain operations experience
- Project management experience
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience in the food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute cost and value-driven category strategies for freight, storage, and logistics spend areas
- Lead sourcing events including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, cost savings, and service improvements
- Monitor and manage supplier performance through defined key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure consistent delivery and service levels
- Support the Sustainable Cost Advantage Program through strategic sourcing and value creation initiatives
- Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging logistics trends
- Analyze and recommend sourcing solutions and business awards that support operational requirements and business priorities
- Manage category financial planning including budgeting and purchase price variance (PPV) performance
- Ensure procurement activities comply with McCain internal controls, policies, and ethical sourcing standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to support key initiatives including cost savings, sustainability, cash improvement, and supply assurance
Benefits
- health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- retirement savings benefits
- leave support including medical, family and bereavement
- Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
