Procurement Specialist
About The Position
This role will be responsible for executing FlexiVan’s procurement strategies aimed at driving cost control, developing key vendor/supplier partnerships, fulfillment of operational needs, and diversifying supplier sourcing to minimize procurement risks. Provide analytical support for the procurement of services and materials which will include depot services, nationwide parts program, new build chassis projects, reconditioning projects, and drayage procurement. Capture and track capital expenditure related to new equipment acquisition and reconditioning or refurbishment of existing assets. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met. Support both field and HQ operational teams with timely management of capital expenditure plans, vendor contracts, parts procurement and other procurement services to maximize efficiency. Work closely with Legal to ensure contract terms are favorable. Special attention to development and implementation of procurement practices that optimize cost and service. Support other functional areas including Fleet Operations, Maintenance & Repair, Business Intelligence, IT, Finance, and Commercial.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, finance, statistics or other related fields of study.
- 0-2+ years of working experience in operations, procurement, contracts, or finance
- Microsoft Excel – ability to create worksheets, charts/graphs, data tables, pivot tables
- Office 365 suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint
- PowerPoint – ability to create PowerPoint slides, insert graphics/images/shapes, animate slides
- Self-driven, a team player and meticulous
- Self-motivated, takes initiative
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
- Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
- Multi-tasking and time management skills with ability to prioritize
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior working experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or intermodal/shipping domain
- Business or quantitative degree
- Working knowledge of financial practices and methods and exposure to strategic sourcing concepts
Responsibilities
- Participate in supplier evaluation and selection
- Work with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships
- Contract negotiations, locating and setting up new vendors
- Work closely with Legal to ensure supplier contract terms are compliant and support Company interests and strategies.
- Develop, manage, and monitor all Operations Capital Expenditure projects including equipment new build programs, equipment reconditioning programs, and GPS module acquisitions
- Track capital expenditure performance of actual spend to the planned spend and will collaborate and verify with Finance
- Develop and maintain KPIs and trend performance data
- Conduct routine cost-benefit analysis and contribute to continual vendor review and optimization
- Assist with managing the Depot Quality Assurance Program
- Support operations by monitoring performance of various M&R vendors and part suppliers
- Assist with audits of product quality, billing accuracy, and other KPI related items
- Keep track of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry
- Monitor telematics provider contract performance
- Ensure contract auto renewal is managed with the best interests of FlexiVan kept in mind
- Develop and maintain compliance data and reporting
- Assist with data gathering, data integrity, analysis, and reporting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
