Senior Manager Procurement

Glovis•Duluth, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement initiatives supporting GLOVIS America's Freight Forwarding operations. This role drives cost optimization, service excellence, and supplier performance across domestic transportation and international freight forwarding networks. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in logistics procurement, transportation sourcing, and supplier relationship management while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational goals and long-term business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
8–12 years of direct experience in freight forwarding, domestic transportation procurement, logistics, supply chain, or related functions
Experience leading procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management initiatives
Strong knowledge of transportation markets, logistics services, and vendor management practices
Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting capabilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
10–15 years of experience in freight forwarding, transportation procurement, contract logistics, or integrated supply chain environments
Experience supporting complex domestic and international transportation networks
Strategic sourcing and category management
Contract negotiation and vendor management
Financial analysis and cost optimization
Supplier performance management and KPI development
Risk assessment and business continuity planning
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for transportation, freight forwarding, and logistics services
Analyze market trends, freight rates, capacity conditions, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities
Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service quality and operational performance
Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement efforts
Identify, evaluate, and onboard transportation carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers
Lead RFQ, RFP, and transportation bidding processes
Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and contractual terms to maximize value and minimize risk
Manage supplier contracts, renewals, compliance, and performance reviews
Establish supplier KPIs and performance scorecards
Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations
Monitor service quality, transit times, cost performance, and customer satisfaction metrics
Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners
Collaborate with logistics, operations, sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to support business objectives
Provide sourcing expertise and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders
Support issue resolution related to transportation capacity, service disruptions, claims, and escalations
Drive alignment between procurement strategy and operational requirements
Identify transportation and supply chain risks and develop contingency sourcing strategies
Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement