Senior Manager/ Head of Team - Vehicle Logistics Procurement

Glovis•Irvine, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA, established in 2002. The company is dedicated to delivering customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, striving to exceed standards by providing quality service to clients and vendors in the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. GLOVIS America tailors logistics strategies and processes using the latest information systems and advanced technologies. The Senior Manager - Vehicle Logistics Procurement will be responsible for providing strategic direction to logistics procurement services and managing projects focused on network optimization and cost-saving initiatives. This role involves leading projects to improve profitability and supporting operations with FVL procurement across Ports, Rail, and Truck Haul-Away Transportation. The individual will also plan, delegate, evaluate progress, and manage complex negotiations to achieve company objectives and budget goals, including facilitating cross-functional processes, identifying negotiation opportunities, and driving continuous improvements.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiations, procurement, and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups
Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems, and Financial Analysis
Working knowledge of contract management practices, tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines
Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs, project management, and preparing executive summary reports
Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction, initiator, and management skills
Legal and business writing, attention to details in contract language and compliance requirements
Bachelor's Degree
8 - 12 Years of Direct Experience in Automotive, Project Management, Contract Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, and/or Finance
7 - 10+ Years of Supervisory Experience

Nice To Haves

Understanding of automotive logistics operations and supply chain relating to rail, truck haul-away, port processing
10 - 15 Years of Direct Experience in Automotive Logistics, Contract Negotiation, and/or Business Development
Certificate/License related to the auto industry or logistics, Transportation, and/or DOT Regulations

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for marketing and creative services to meet business needs
Develop and implement project plans to optimize our logistic network, reduce costs, and/or improve efficiency
Oversee the efficient sourcing and procurement of goods, services for FVL Transportation team, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives
Oversee categories of procurement activities to maintain continuity of supply for current and future business needs
Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms
Assess and perform due diligence with target vendors
Lead complex negotiations related to all commercial aspects of the contracts
Proactive management of development, implementation, and monitor procurement contracts to ensure compliance and performance standards are met
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms
Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring procurement strategies and resources are integrated across business operations
Provide leadership and guidance to team
Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs
Lead cost efficiencies and cost optimization projects
Coordinate with Business Development, Sales, Finance, Legal, internal consumers, and GLOVIS leadership to execute Contract approvals
Develop written processes and procedures for team that align with company policies
Provide market study insights and trends for related business and for required/potential outsourced categories of spend
Conduct market research, oversee processing for demand in defining scope, definitions, bidder identification, and critical timelines
Process and monitor vendor evaluations to ensure procurement decisions are based on most accurate and up-to-date information
Oversee procurement budgets, ensuring expenditures stay within financial limits while identifying cost-saving opportunities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and become trusted partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous supply chain efficiency and reliability
Identify and minimize risk, maintain compliance with legal and business requirements to support business objectives and collaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Manage performance, train staffs, and skills needed to enhance current skills for future growth
Support the Procurement organization as needed and support management requests for information, analyses and insights
Support all department projects as assigned and management request for information, analysis, and insights
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Provide regular procurement reports and updates to senior management
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement